Vtama Alternatives Compared
| Vtama (tapinarof) | Taltz (ixekizumab) | Apremilast |
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| Vtama (tapinarof) | Taltz (ixekizumab) | Apremilast |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Plaque Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis. Vtama may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Taltz is a monoclonal antibody that reduces inflammation and may be used to treat conditions such as psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis. It is given by injection just under the... View more |
Prescription only
Apremilast is a PDE4 inhibitor that may be used to treat plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and oral ulcers associated with Behçet’s Disease. It has been associated with severe diarrhea, nausea, a... View more |
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| More about Vtama (tapinarof) | More about Taltz (ixekizumab) | More about Apremilast | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
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Vtama has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 35 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect. |
Taltz has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 211 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
Apremilast has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 467 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
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N/A |
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View all Vtama prices |
View all Taltz prices |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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N/A |
Otezla | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
312 hours |
9 hours |
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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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. 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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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 176 drugs are known to interact with Taltz:
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A total of 102 drugs are known to interact with Apremilast:
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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. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known disease 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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May 23, 2022 |
March 22, 2016 |
March 21, 2014 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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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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