Comparing Tafinlar vs Yervoy
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Prescribed for Thyroid Cancer, Melanoma - Metastatic, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Tafinlar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Melanoma - Metastatic, Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Colorectal Cancer. Yervoy may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Tafinlar side effects document. |
See the full Yervoy side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Tafinlar prices |
View all Yervoy prices |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
No |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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N/A |
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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22 hours |
352.8 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. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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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 426 drugs are known to interact with Tafinlar:
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A total of 136 drugs are known to interact with Yervoy:
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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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May 29, 2013 |
March 25, 2011 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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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
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.