Comparing Rituximab vs Treanda
Rituximab | Treanda |
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Rituximab | Treanda (bendamustine) |
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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 |
Prescription only
Treanda is a cytotoxic agent that must be administered by a health professional and may be used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and a certain type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It can cause... View more |
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More about Rituximab | More about Treanda (bendamustine) | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Rituximab has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 147 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
Treanda has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Drug Class | ||
Side Effects | ||
See also: rituximab side effects in more detail. |
See also: Treanda side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||
N/A |
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Brand Names | ||
Riabni, Rituxan, Ruxience, Truxima | Other bendamustine brands include: Belrapzo, Bendeka, Vivimusta | |
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. | ||
59.8 hours |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||
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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Pregnancy Category | ||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 170 drugs are known to interact with rituximab:
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A total of 276 drugs are known to interact with Treanda:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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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Disease Interactions | ||
First Approval Date | ||
N/A |
March 20, 2008 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||
Patient resources | ||
Professional Resources | ||
Related Treatment Guide | ||
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