Soriatane Alternatives Compared
| Soriatane (acitretin) | Stelara (ustekinumab) | Cosentyx (secukinumab) |
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| Soriatane (acitretin) | Stelara (ustekinumab) | Cosentyx (secukinumab) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Psoriasis. Soriatane may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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
Cosentyx may be used to treat plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), and some other conditions. After an initial loading dose, Cosentyx can be... View more |
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Soriatane has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
Stelara has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 250 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
Cosentyx has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 240 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
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| Lower cost generic approved |
N/A |
N/A |
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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 Cosentyx prices |
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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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96 hours |
1291.2 hours |
744 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 X
Not for use in pregnancy
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 67 drugs are known to interact with Soriatane:
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A total of 527 drugs are known to interact with Stelara:
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A total of 243 drugs are known to interact with Cosentyx:
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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. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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October 28, 1996 |
September 25, 2009 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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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