Comparing Cimzia vs Enbrel
Cimzia | Enbrel |
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Cimzia (certolizumab) | Enbrel (etanercept) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Ankylosing Spondylitis, Crohn's Disease - Active, Crohn's Disease - Maintenance, Crohn's Disease, Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis, Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Psoriatic... View more |
Prescription only
Enbrel is a subcutaneous injection that is usually self-administered once or twice a week for inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing... View more |
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More about Cimzia (certolizumab) | More about Enbrel (etanercept) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Cimzia has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 88 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
Enbrel has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 304 ratings on Drugs.com. 72% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Cimzia side effects in more detail. |
See also: Enbrel side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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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. |
View all Enbrel prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
N/A |
Other etanercept brands include: Erelzi, Eticovo | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
336 hours |
300 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. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
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 484 drugs are known to interact with Cimzia:
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A total of 482 drugs are known to interact with Enbrel:
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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. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
April 22, 2008 |
November 02, 1998 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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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