Secukinumab Alternatives Compared
| Secukinumab | Stelara (ustekinumab) | Otezla (apremilast) |
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| Secukinumab | Stelara (ustekinumab) | Otezla (apremilast) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Enthesitis-Related Arthritis, Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis, Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis. Secukinumab... View more |
Prescription only
Stelara is an immunosuppressant medication that works by binding to two inflammatory cytokines, IL-12 and IL-23, which have been identified as important contributors to chronic inflammation. Stelara... View more |
Prescription only
Otezla is a PDE4 inhibitor that may be used to treat adults with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and oral ulcers associated with Behçet’s Disease. It may also be used to treat plaque psoriasis... View more |
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| More about Secukinumab | More about Stelara (ustekinumab) | More about Otezla (apremilast) | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
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Secukinumab has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 256 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
Stelara has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 251 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
Otezla has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 439 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
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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. |
View all Stelara prices |
View all Otezla prices |
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| Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cosentyx | Other ustekinumab brands include: Imuldosa, Otulfi, Pyzchiva, Selarsdi, Steqeyma, Wezlana, Yesintek |
N/A |
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| 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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744 hours |
1291.2 hours |
9 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 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 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 246 drugs are known to interact with Secukinumab:
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A total of 533 drugs are known to interact with Stelara:
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A total of 106 drugs are known to interact with Otezla:
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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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September 25, 2009 |
March 21, 2014 |
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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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