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Dexamethasone Intensol Alternatives Compared

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Dexamethasone Intensol (dexamethasone) Xeljanz (tofacitinib) Humira (adalimumab)
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Dexamethasone Intensol (dexamethasone) Xeljanz (tofacitinib) Humira (adalimumab)
Prescription only

Prescribed for Adrenal Insufficiency, Addison's Disease, Adrenocortical Insufficiency, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Allergic Rhinitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Aspiration Pneumonia, Asthma, Asthma... View more

Prescription only

Xeljanz is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor that may be used to reduce inflammation associated with several conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, or... View more

Prescription only

Humira is a TNF-alfa inhibitor that may be used to treat a wide range of different inflammatory conditions, such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn's disease, and... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Dexamethasone Intensol has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect.

Xeljanz has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 145 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect.

Humira has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 698 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability

N/A

No lower cost generic approved

N/A
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 mL
Strength 1 mg/mL
Per unit* $1.08
Cost* $32.52

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Quantity 240 mL
Strength 1 mg/mL
Per unit* $21.65
Cost* $5,196.55

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Quantity 2 kit
Strength 40 mg/0.8 mL
Per unit* $3,700.02
Cost* $7,400.03

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Dosage Forms
  • Oral concentrate
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet
  • Subcutaneous kit
Brand Names
Other dexamethasone brands include: De-Sone LA, Dexabliss, Dxevo, Hemady, HiDex, TaperDex, Zcort, ZoDex Other tofacitinib brands include: Xeljanz Oral Solution, Xeljanz XR Other adalimumab brands include: Abrilada, Amjevita, Cyltezo, Hadlima, Hulio, Hyrimoz, Idacio, Simlandi, Yuflyma, Yusimry View more
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

3 hours

480 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 807 drugs are known to interact with Dexamethasone Intensol:

  • 165 major drug interactions (450 brand and generic names)
  • 587 moderate drug interactions (2161 brand and generic names)
  • 55 minor drug interactions (275 brand and generic names)

A total of 655 drugs are known to interact with Xeljanz:

  • 378 major drug interactions (1239 brand and generic names)
  • 266 moderate drug interactions (1023 brand and generic names)
  • 11 minor drug interactions (42 brand and generic names)

A total of 550 drugs are known to interact with Humira:

  • 300 major drug interactions (867 brand and generic names)
  • 241 moderate drug interactions (930 brand and generic names)
  • 9 minor drug interactions (37 brand and generic names)
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.
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

September 01, 1983

November 06, 2012

December 31, 2002
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A
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Patient Resources
Professional Resources

N/A
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