Best Interleukin-5 Antagonist for asthma
Top-rated pick: Nucala — pharmaranks score 70/100, the highest of the 2 Interleukin-5 Antagonist drugs used for asthma, ranked by our independent FDA recall-safety score. Compare them with all treatments for asthma or the full Interleukin-5 Antagonist class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 2 interleukin-5 antagonist drugs we rate for asthma, none are yet flagged as generics in our price data, and most are injectable. Our ranking reflects each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for asthma; the right choice depends on your situation, so confirm it with your prescriber.
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Top interleukin-5 antagonist for asthma: 1. Nucala · 2. Cinqair
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Injectable | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | No data | — | View → |
Full ranking · 2 drugs
nucala
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Nucala (Mepolizumab) is an interleukin-5 antagonist used to treat Asthma.
Price varies
cinqair
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Cinqair (Reslizumab) is an interleukin-5 antagonist used to treat Asthma.
Price varies
Frequently asked
- What is the best interleukin-5 antagonist for asthma?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — nucala ranks highest among Interleukin-5 Antagonist drugs used for asthma. Always consult a professional.
- Which interleukin-5 antagonist drugs treat asthma?
- pharmaranks lists 2 Interleukin-5 Antagonist products used for asthma, per NIH RxClass drug-classification data — each independently rated and ranked above.
- How are these ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
Where this ranking comes from
Our score is computed from public FDA data — not from opinion, sponsorship or user votes. How we rate.
- FDA Drug Enforcement (recall) database — the recall history behind the safety score
- DailyMed (NIH National Library of Medicine) — the FDA labels we quote for uses, dosing and warnings
- Drugs@FDA — approvals, strengths and marketing status