Soliris Alternatives Compared
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Prescribed for Myasthenia Gravis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria, Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. Soliris may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Myasthenia Gravis, Reversal of Nondepolarizing Muscle Relaxants, Nerve Agent Pretreatment. May also be prescribed off label for Dysautonomia. |
Prescribed for Myasthenia Gravis, Reversal of Nondepolarizing Muscle Relaxants, Nerve Agent Pretreatment. May also be prescribed off label for Dysautonomia. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Soliris side effects document. |
See the full Mestinon side effects document. |
See the full pyridostigmine side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Soliris prices |
View all Mestinon prices and generic prices |
View all pyridostigmine prices |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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N/A |
Other pyridostigmine brands include: Mestinon Timespan, Regonol | Mestinon, Mestinon Timespan, Regonol | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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354 hours |
N/A |
N/A |
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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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 4 drugs are known to interact with Soliris:
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A total of 69 drugs are known to interact with Mestinon:
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A total of 69 drugs are known to interact with pyridostigmine:
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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. |
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 |
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First Approval Date |
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March 16, 2007 |
April 06, 1955 |
April 06, 1955 |
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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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Consumer Resources |
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N/A |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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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