Renflexis Alternatives Compared
| Renflexis | Cosentyx | Simponi |
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| Renflexis (infliximab) | Cosentyx (secukinumab) | Simponi (golimumab) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Ankylosing Spondylitis, Crohn's Disease - Maintenance, Crohn's Disease, Crohn's Disease - Acute, Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ulcerative... View more |
Prescription only
Cosentyx may be used to treat plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and some other conditions. After an initial loading dose, Cosentyx needs to be injected subcutaneously... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis, Ulcerative Colitis. Simponi may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Psoriatic Arthritis
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| More about Renflexis (infliximab) | More about Cosentyx (secukinumab) | More about Simponi (golimumab) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
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Renflexis has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Cosentyx has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 233 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Simponi has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 110 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Renflexis side effects in more detail. |
Common side effects include:
See also: Cosentyx side effects in more detail. |
Common side effects include:
See also: Simponi side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
View all Renflexis prices and generic prices |
View all Cosentyx prices |
View all Simponi prices |
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| Other infliximab brands include: Avsola, Inflectra, Ixifi, Remicade |
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Other golimumab brands include: Simponi Aria | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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228 hours |
744 hours |
336 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 472 drugs are known to interact with Renflexis:
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A total of 210 drugs are known to interact with Cosentyx:
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A total of 455 drugs are known to interact with Simponi:
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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. |
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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January 21, 2015 |
April 24, 2009 |
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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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