Ruxolitinib Alternatives Compared
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Prescribed for Myelofibrosis, Graft-versus-host disease, Polycythemia Vera, Myeloproliferative Disorders. ruxolitinib may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Anemia - Sickle Cell, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Solid Tumors. May also be prescribed off label for Cervical Cancer, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Plaque Psoriasis, Polycythemia Vera... View more |
Prescribed for Myelofibrosis, Graft-versus-host disease, Polycythemia Vera, Myeloproliferative Disorders. Jakafi may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: anemia, balance impairment, dizziness, headache, labyrinthitis, meniere's disease, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, vertigo, orthostatic dizziness. See the full ruxolitinib side effects document. |
See the full hydroxyurea side effects document. |
Common side effects include: anemia, balance impairment, dizziness, headache, labyrinthitis, meniere's disease, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, vertigo, orthostatic dizziness. See the full Jakafi side effects document. |
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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. |
View all hydroxyurea prices |
View all Jakafi prices |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
Yes (this medicine) |
No |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Jakafi | Droxia, Hydrea, Siklos |
N/A |
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Half LifeThe 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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5.8 hours |
4 hours |
5.8 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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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. |
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 381 drugs are known to interact with ruxolitinib:
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A total of 198 drugs are known to interact with hydroxyurea:
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A total of 381 drugs are known to interact with Jakafi:
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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. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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November 16, 2011 |
December 07, 1967 |
November 16, 2011 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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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.
Further information
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