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Fareston (toremifene) Verzenio (abemaciclib) Trodelvy (sacituzumab govitecan)
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Fareston (toremifene) Verzenio (abemaciclib) Trodelvy (sacituzumab govitecan)
Prescription only

Prescribed for Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer - Metastatic. Fareston may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Verzenio (abemaciclib) is a targeted treatment that helps to reduce the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. It may be used to treat HR+ HER2-, node-positive, early breast cancer at high... View more

Prescription only

Prescribed for Breast Cancer. Trodelvy may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

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Verzenio has an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from a total of 31 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 3% reported a negative effect.

Trodelvy 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.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability

Lower cost generic approved

No lower cost generic approved

N/A
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 tablet
Strength 60 mg
Per unit* $46.59
Cost* $1,397.72

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Quantity 14 tablet
Strength 50 mg
Per unit* $312.01
Cost* $4,368.17

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Quantity 1 powder for injection
Strength hziy 180 mg
Per unit* $2,692.94
Cost* $2,692.94

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Dosage Forms
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
  • Intravenous powder for injection
Brand Names

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N/A

N/A
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

144 hours

24.8 hours

18 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
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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Drug Interactions

A total of 408 drugs are known to interact with Fareston:

  • 246 major drug interactions (784 brand and generic names)
  • 158 moderate drug interactions (595 brand and generic names)
  • 4 minor drug interactions (9 brand and generic names)

A total of 351 drugs are known to interact with Verzenio:

  • 109 major drug interactions (314 brand and generic names)
  • 234 moderate drug interactions (689 brand and generic names)
  • 8 minor drug interactions (23 brand and generic names)

A total of 225 drugs are known to interact with Trodelvy:

  • 80 major drug interactions (215 brand and generic names)
  • 130 moderate drug interactions (380 brand and generic names)
  • 15 minor drug interactions (39 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • You should avoid drinking grapefruit juice during treatment with toremifene. Grapefruit juice may... View more
  • Grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of abemaciclib. This may increase side effects such... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

May 29, 1997

September 28, 2017

N/A
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A
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