Dostarlimab Alternatives Compared
Dostarlimab | Megestrol | Keytruda |
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Dostarlimab | Megestrol | Keytruda (pembrolizumab) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Endometrial Cancer, Solid Tumors. dostarlimab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, AIDS Related Wasting, Breast Cancer - Palliative, Unintentional Weight Loss (Underweight), Anorexia, Cachexia, Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Hyperplasia... View more |
Prescription only
Keytruda is a type of immunotherapy that helps boost the immune system's response against cancer. It may be used to treat many different types of cancer in adults and children and is given by... View more |
Related suggestions Endometrial Cancer
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More about Dostarlimab | More about Megestrol | More about Keytruda (pembrolizumab) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Be the first to share your experience with this drug. |
Megestrol has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 133 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Keytruda has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 214 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 58% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: dostarlimab side effects in more detail. |
See also: megestrol side effects in more detail. |
See also: Keytruda side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
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View all megestrol prices |
View all Keytruda prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Jemperli | Megace ES |
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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. | ||||||||||||||||||
609.6 hours |
20 hours |
624 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 16 drugs are known to interact with dostarlimab:
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A total of 151 drugs are known to interact with megestrol:
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A total of 16 drugs are known to interact with Keytruda:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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August 18, 1971 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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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