Xolair Alternatives Compared
Xolair | Fasenra | Montelukast |
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Xolair (omalizumab) | Fasenra (benralizumab) | Montelukast |
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Prescription only
Xolair is an injectable preparation that works by preventing IgE from binding to IgE receptors on mast cells and basophils and may be used to treat allergic asthma, nasal polyps, chronic idiopathic... View more |
Prescription only
Fasenra 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. Fasenra may be used to treat severe eosinophilic... View more |
Prescription only
Montelukast is an oral medication that is usually taken daily for the maintenance treatment of asthma or allergic rhinitis. It will not relieve an acute asthma attack and some people may experience... View more |
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More about Xolair (omalizumab) | More about Fasenra (benralizumab) | More about Montelukast | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||
Xolair has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 221 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Fasenra has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 68 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Montelukast has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 564 ratings on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||
See also: Xolair side effects in more detail. |
See also: Fasenra side effects in more detail. |
See also: montelukast side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all montelukast prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | ||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||
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Singulair | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||||
624 hours |
360 hours |
5.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||
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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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||
A total of 11 drugs are known to interact with Xolair:
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A total of 7 drugs are known to interact with Fasenra:
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A total of 110 drugs are known to interact with montelukast:
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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. |
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Disease Interactions | ||||||||||
First Approval Date | ||||||||||
June 20, 2003 |
November 14, 2017 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||||||||||
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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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