Certolizumab Alternatives Compared
| Certolizumab | Stelara (ustekinumab) | Methotrexate |
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| Certolizumab | Stelara (ustekinumab) | Methotrexate |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Ankylosing Spondylitis, Crohn's Disease, Crohn's Disease - Active, Crohn's Disease - Maintenance, Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis, Plaque Psoriasis, Polyarticular Juvenile... View more |
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
Methotrexate may be considered for the treatment of psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA), mycosis fungoides, and certain cancers, such as ALL or... View more |
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| More about Certolizumab | More about Stelara (ustekinumab) | More about Methotrexate | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
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Certolizumab has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 94 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Stelara has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 251 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
Methotrexate has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 335 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
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N/A |
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 Methotrexate prices |
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| Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cimzia | Other ustekinumab brands include: Imuldosa, Otulfi, Pyzchiva, Selarsdi, Steqeyma, Wezlana, Yesintek | Jylamvo, Methotrexate LPF Sodium, Otrexup, Rasuvo, Trexall, Xatmep | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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336 hours |
1291.2 hours |
15 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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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 435 drugs are known to interact with Certolizumab:
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A total of 533 drugs are known to interact with Stelara:
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A total of 712 drugs are known to interact with Methotrexate:
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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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April 22, 2008 |
September 25, 2009 |
December 07, 1953 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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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