Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, warnings, and more.
Multivitamin with iron
Reblozyl (luspatercept)
Multivitamin with iron
Reblozyl (luspatercept)
Summary of Integra vs. Reblozyl
Summary for Iron supplementation
Prescription only
Multivitamin with iron is a combination multivitamin used to raise low iron levels. It comes in many different brands and formulations, including tablets, capsules, and chewable gummies. Make sure to read the manufacturer label of your multivitamin with iron product carefully to see what active ingredients it contains, since different brands can have different ingredients. Possible side effects of this supplement include nausea, constipation, and dark-colored stool.
Summary for Biologic
Prescription only
Reblozyl (luspatercept or luspatercept-aamt) is an injectable medication used to treat anemia (low red blood cells) in adults with beta thalassemia or certain myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) who require regular red blood cell transfusions. Reblozyl (luspatercept) is given by a healthcare provider every 3 weeks.
Indications of Integra vs. Reblozyl
Indications for
•Iron supplement
Indications for
•Anemia in adults with beta thalassemia who require regular red blood cell (RBC) transfusions
•Anemia in adults with myelodysplastic syndromes with ring sideroblasts (MDS-RS) or myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms with ring sideroblasts and thrombocytosis (MDS/MPN-RS-T) who can't receive an erythropoiesis stimulating agent (ESA) and need regular RBC transfusion
Pros and Cons of Integra vs. Reblozyl
Pros and Const for Iron supplementation
Pros
•Taken by mouth, typically once per day
•Combines iron with multiple vitamins and supplements into one pill