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Compare Dupixent vs. Fasenra

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  • Dupixent (dupilumab)
    Fasenra (benralizumab)
  • Dupixent (dupilumab)
    Fasenra (benralizumab)

  • Summary of Dupixent vs. Fasenra

    Summary for Interleukin antagonist
    Prescription only

    Dupixent (dupilumab) is an injection that helps treat certain inflammatory conditions. This includes eczema, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), among others. It's a biologic medication known as an interleukin antagonist that lowers inflammation. Dupixent (dupilumab) comes as prefilled pens and prefilled syringes. It's injected under the skin of the belly or thighs (or in the back of the upper arm with someone's help). The dosing schedule depends on the condition you have, your age, and your weight. It's injected either every week, every 2 weeks, or every 4 weeks. Side effects include injection site reactions and eye problems.

    Summary for Interleukin antagonist
    Prescription only

    Fasenra (benralizumab) is an injectable biologic medication that's used to treat severe eosinophilic asthma in people 6 years and older. It belongs to a class of medications called interleukin antagonists. Fasenra (benralizumab) is available as a pen that you can inject at home, either by yourself or with the help of a caregiver. The usual dosing is to inject under the skin every month for the first 3 months, and then every 2 months after that. Common side effects include headache and sore throat.

  • Indications of Dupixent vs. Fasenra

    Indications for
    •Moderate-to-severe eczema - for people 6 months and older
    •Moderate-to-severe asthma - add-on maintenance for people 6 years and older
    •Long-term sinus congestion with nasal polyps - add-on maintenance for people 12 years and older
    •Eosinophilic esophagitis - for people 1 year and older
    •Prurigo nodularis (long-term itchy skin bumps) - for adults
    •Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - add-on maintenance for adults
    •Long-term hives - for people 12 years and older
    Indications for
    •Add-on treatment for severe eosinophilic asthma in people 6 years and older

  • Pros and Cons of Dupixent vs. Fasenra

    Pros and Const for Interleukin antagonist
    Pros
    •Taken every other week or monthly for most conditions
    •Approved for some children (specific age depends on the condition)
    •Available as prefilled pens (for people ages 2 years and older)
    •Available as prefilled syringes (for people ages 6 months and older)
    Cons
    •Given as an injection under the skin
    •Not used for helping with asthma attacks
    •Can cause injection reactions, such as pain, bruising, and swelling
    •Unknown if it's safe or works well while pregnant or breastfeeding
    Pros and Const for Interleukin antagonist
    Pros
    •Maintenance dose is injected every 2 months
    •Shown to lower the rate of asthma attacks
    •Available as a pre-filled pen so you can inject conveniently at home
    Cons
    •Can't treat asthma attacks
    •Needs to be injected, which can be inconvenient compared to pills or an inhaler
    •Not approved for children under 6 years old

  • Common Side Effects of Dupixent vs. Fasenra

    Common Side Effects for
    •Injection site reaction (e.g., pain, swelling, bruising; 10%)
    •Eye redness or eye inflammation (10%)
    •Cold sores (4%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Headache (8%)
    •Sore throat (5%)
    •Fever (3%)

  • Warnings of Dupixent vs. Fasenra

    Common Side Effects for
    •Allergic reactions
    •Eye inflammation
    •Other inflammation in the body
    •Risk of worsening of breathing problems in people with asthma or COPD
    •Risk of psoriasis
    •Joint pain and psoriatic arthritis
    •Unknown effect in people with parasitic worm infections
    •Interaction with vaccines
    Common Side Effects for
    •Serious allergic reactions
    •Not for asthma attacks
    •Suddenly stopping corticosteroids
    •Parasitic worm infection care

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