Comparing Dabrafenib vs Ipilimumab
Dabrafenib | Ipilimumab |
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Dabrafenib | Ipilimumab |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Melanoma - Metastatic, Thyroid Cancer, Low-Grade Glioma, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, Solid Tumors. dabrafenib may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Melanoma - Metastatic, Melanoma, Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Colorectal Cancer. ipilimumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Dabrafenib | More about Ipilimumab | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Dabrafenib has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Ipilimumab has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
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Drug Class | ||
Side Effects | ||
See also: dabrafenib side effects in more detail. |
See also: ipilimumab 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 | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Forms Available | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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Brand Names | ||
Tafinlar | Yervoy | |
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. | ||
22 hours |
352.8 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 D
Positive evidence of risk
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 475 drugs are known to interact with dabrafenib:
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A total of 157 drugs are known to interact with ipilimumab:
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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 | ||
May 29, 2013 |
N/A |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||
Patient resources | ||
Professional Resources | ||
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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