Comparing Dupixent vs Nucala
| Dupixent (dupilumab) | Nucala (mepolizumab) |
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| Dupixent (dupilumab) | Nucala (mepolizumab) |
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Prescription only
Dupixent injection is usually given every 1 to 4 weeks to treat asthma, eczema, chronic rhinosinusitis, COPD, eosinophilic esophagitis, or prurigo nodularis. Injection site reactions and eye problems... View more |
Prescription only
Nucala is a biologic that works by blocking the action of IL-5 which is the main cytokine responsible for the survival and production of eosinophils. Nucala may be used to treat severe eosinophilic... View more |
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| More about Dupixent (dupilumab) | More about Nucala (mepolizumab) | ||||||||||||||||
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Dupixent has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 478 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Nucala has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 97 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
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528 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. |
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Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 89 drugs are known to interact with Dupixent:
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A total of 19 drugs are known to interact with Nucala:
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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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March 28, 2017 |
November 04, 2015 |
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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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