Comparing Cosentyx vs Simponi
Cosentyx | Simponi |
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Cosentyx (secukinumab) | Simponi (golimumab) |
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Prescription only
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis, Ulcerative Colitis. Simponi may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Ankylosing Spondylitis
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More about Cosentyx (secukinumab) | More about Simponi (golimumab) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Cosentyx has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 234 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Simponi has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 116 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Cosentyx side effects in more detail. |
See also: Simponi side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Cosentyx prices |
View all Simponi prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
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Other golimumab brands include: Simponi Aria | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
744 hours |
336 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. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 157 drugs are known to interact with Cosentyx:
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A total of 483 drugs are known to interact with Simponi:
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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. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
January 21, 2015 |
April 24, 2009 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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.
Further information
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