Comparing Colcrys vs Krystexxa
Colcrys | Krystexxa |
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Colcrys (colchicine) | Krystexxa (peglase) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Gout - Acute, Gout - Prophylaxis, Familial Mediterranean Fever. Colcrys may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Gout. Krystexxa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Colcrys (colchicine) | More about Krystexxa (peglase) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Colcrys has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 23 ratings on Drugs.com. 74% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Krystexxa has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from a total of 15 ratings on Drugs.com. 91% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Colcrys side effects in more detail. |
See also: Krystexxa side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Colcrys prices |
View all Krystexxa prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other colchicine brands include: Colcigel Gel, Gloperba, Lodoco, Mitigare |
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. | |||||||||||||||||
1.5 hours |
N/A |
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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. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 273 drugs are known to interact with Colcrys:
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A total of 30 drugs are known to interact with Krystexxa:
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
July 29, 2009 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||||||||||
** 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
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