Comparing Prednisone vs Sprycel

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Prednisone

Sprycel dasatinib

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

Prescribed for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Leukemia. Sprycel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Common side effects include: pericardial effusion, pleural effusion, pulmonary edema, dyspnea, fluid retention, and gastrointestinal hemorrhage.

See the full Sprycel side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance

Quantity	10 tablet
Dosage	10 mg
Per Unit^*	$1.07
Cost^*	$10.70

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Quantity	60 tablet
Dosage	20 mg
Per Unit^*	$146.52
Cost^*	$8,791.44

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available

Oral solution
Oral tablet

Oral tablet

Brand Names

Rayos

N/A

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.

36 hours

5 hours

CSA Schedule**

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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.

Pregnancy Category

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 D Positive evidence of risk

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Drug Interactions

A total of 506 drugs are known to interact with prednisone:

61 major drug interactions (172 brand and generic names)
406 moderate drug interactions (1596 brand and generic names)
39 minor drug interactions (217 brand and generic names)

A total of 685 drugs are known to interact with Sprycel:

220 major drug interactions (807 brand and generic names)
452 moderate drug interactions (1831 brand and generic names)
13 minor drug interactions (35 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with dasatinib. Grapefruit juice... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

February 21, 1955

June 28, 2006

WADA Class

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S9 - Glucocorticoids

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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