Kisqali vs Verzenio Comparison - Drugs.com (2024)

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Kisqali(ribociclib)Verzenio(abemaciclib)
Prescription only

Prescribed for Breast Cancer - Metastatic, Breast Cancer. Kisqali may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Verzenio (abemaciclib) is a targeted treatment that helps to reduce the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. It may be used to treat HR+ HER2-, node-positive, early breast cancer at high...View more

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Generic Status

No lower-cost generic available

No lower-cost generic available

Ratings & Reviews

Kisqali has an average rating of8.5 out of 10 from a total of23 ratings on Drugs.com.82% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 5% reported a negative effect.

Verzenio has an average rating of8.0 out of 10 from a total of19 ratings on Drugs.com.63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 5% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

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See also: Verzenio side effects in more detail.

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Quantity14 tablet
Dosage50 mg
Per Unit*$290.36
Cost*$4,065.06

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Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
Brand Names

N/A

N/A

Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

54.7 hours

24.8 hours

CSA Schedule **View glossary of terms

N

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

N

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Summary unavailable.

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Drug Interactions

A total of 706 drugs are known to interact with Kisqali:

  • 299 major drug interactions (869 brand and generic names)
  • 395 moderate drug interactions (1469 brand and generic names)
  • 12 minor drug interactions (27 brand and generic names)

A total of 301 drugs are known to interact with Verzenio:

  • 84 major drug interactions (222 brand and generic names)
  • 217 moderate drug interactions (677 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Patients should not consume pomegranates, pomegranate juice, grapefruit, or grapefruit juice during...View more

  • Grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of abemaciclib. This may increase side effects such...View more

Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

March 13, 2017

September 28, 2017

WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A

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