Voclosporin Alternatives Compared
| Voclosporin | Prednisone | Lupkynis (voclosporin) |
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| Voclosporin | Prednisone | Lupkynis (voclosporin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Lupus Nephritis. Voclosporin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prednisone effectively controls inflammation and an overactive immune system but may not be suitable for everybody. Long-term use is limited by potentially severe side effects such as adrenal... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Lupus Nephritis. Lupkynis may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Lupus Nephritis
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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| Lupkynis | Rayos |
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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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36.5 hours |
4 hours |
36.5 hours |
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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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Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Excluding First Trimester
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
First Trimester See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 852 drugs are known to interact with Voclosporin:
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A total of 595 drugs are known to interact with Prednisone:
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A total of 852 drugs are known to interact with Lupkynis:
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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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January 22, 2021 |
February 21, 1955 |
January 22, 2021 |
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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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