Comparing Prednisone vs Rituximab
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| Prednisone | Rituximab |
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Prescription only
Prednisone effectively controls inflammation and an overactive immune system but may not be suitable for everybody. Long-term use is limited by potentially severe side effects such as adrenal... View more |
Prescription only
Rituximab is a CD20 monoclonal antibody that causes B-cells to self-destruct or disintegrate and may be used to treat Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), rheumatoid... View more |
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| More about Prednisone | More about Rituximab | ||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
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| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Prednisone has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 841 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Rituximab has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 133 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: prednisone side effects in more detail. |
See also: rituximab side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
View all prednisone prices |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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N/A |
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| Rayos | Riabni, Rituxan, Ruxience, Truxima | ||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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4 hours |
59.8 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Excluding First Trimester
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
First Trimester See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 576 drugs are known to interact with prednisone:
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A total of 166 drugs are known to interact with rituximab:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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February 21, 1955 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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