Comparing Peginterferon Alfa-2a vs Ruxolitinib
| Peginterferon alfa-2a | Ruxolitinib |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Polycythemia Vera, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, Thrombocythemia. Peginterferon alfa-2a may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Myelofibrosis, Polycythemia Vera, Graft Versus Host Disease, Myeloproliferative Disorders. Ruxolitinib may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Polycythemia Vera
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| More about Peginterferon alfa-2a | More about Ruxolitinib | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Peginterferon alfa-2a has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 19 ratings on Drugs.com. 58% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
Ruxolitinib has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 42 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all Peginterferon alfa-2a side effects |
View all Ruxolitinib side effects |
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| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Pegasys | Jakafi | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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140 hours |
5.8 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 | ||
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A total of 229 drugs are known to interact with Peginterferon alfa-2a:
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A total of 505 drugs are known to interact with Ruxolitinib:
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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 | ||
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November 16, 2011 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 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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