Pegylated Interferon Alpha – 2b Injection Introduction
It is an antineoplastic drug that belongs to the category of medicines known as interferons, containing the active ingredient Pegylated Interferon Alpha 2B. It is use to treat chronic hepatitis C infection in patients above 18 years of age with compensated liver disease.
Hepatitis C infection is a viral infection that affects the liver. This infection can spread through contact with infected blood, by sharing needles or other drug injection equipment, or less commonly through sexual contact, sharing personal hygiene items, or from mother to baby during childbirth.
Pegylated Interferon Alpha 2 b Injection Uses
- Chronic Hepatitis C (CHC)
Therapeutic Effects
It works by stimulating the body’s immune system to fight off viral infections and cancer cells. Specifically, it activates certain immune cells, such as natural killer cells and T-cells, to attack and eliminate the infected virus or cancerous cells.
Interaction of Pegylated Interferon Alpha – 2b Injection with other drugs
Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over the counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications like ribavirin, didanosine, theophylline, and warfarin may interact with Pegylated Interferon Alpha – 2b Injection and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Pegylated Interferon Alpha 2 b Injection
- Storeit in the controlled room temperature at (25°C).
- Do not freeze.
- Keep it out of reach from children.
How to consume pegylated interferon alfa
It Injection is administered as a subcutaneous injection (under your skin). If this drug is recommended for you, it will be given by a doctor. Do not self-administer. the recommended dose is 1.5 micrograms/kg/week. Your doctor will choose the dosage and administration frequency based on the condition because it differs from person to person.
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