INTERFERON ALPHA 2B - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions
6 Common Side-Effects
7 Serious Side-Effects
8 Rare Side-Effects
9 Disease Interactions
10 Technical Classification
11 Storage Conditions
12 Available Alternatives
- 12.1 Common Drugs with INTERFERON ALPHA 2B as Ingredient
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Overview

INTERFERON ALPHA 2B is a Schedule H drug.
Interferon alfa-2b is made from human proteins. Interferons help your body’s immune system response to bacteria, viruses, cancer, or other invading substances. Interferon alfa-2b is used to treat hairy cell leukemia, malignant melanoma, follicular lymphoma, Kaposi’s sarcoma caused by AIDS, and certain types of genital warts. Interferon alfa-2b is also used to treat chronic hepatitis B or C in adults, and to treat chronic hepatitis B in children who are at least 1 year old.

Usage

INTERFERON ALPHA 2B is generally used to treat: Hairy Cell Leukemia, Melanoma, Malignant, Follicular Lymphoma, Kaposi Sarcoma, Genital Warts, Hepatitis B

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or lung disease, thyroid disorder, uncontrolled diabetes, HIV or AIDS, heart disease or high blood pressure, autoimmune disease hepatitis B, depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid excess dosage.

Common Side-Effects

INTERFERON ALPHA 2B : Head Headache, Fatigue (tiredness), Abdomen Upset Stomach, Loss Of Appetite, Back Pain, Dizziness, Dry Mouth, Nausea, Vomit, Gums Bleeding, Hair Loss

Serious Side-Effects

INTERFERON ALPHA 2B : Depression, Chest Pain, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Slurred Speech, Sudden Numbness Or Weakness On One Side Of Body, Irregular Menstrual Periods, Body Difficulty Walking, Eyes Blurred Vision, Easy Bruising, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Mood Swings, Confusion

Rare Side-Effects

INTERFERON ALPHA 2B : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling

Disease Interactions

INTERFERON ALPHA 2B can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure, Acute Liver Failure, Congestive Heart Disease, Heart Arrhythmias, Ischemic Heart Disease, Parkinsonism, Psychosis, Seizure, Depression, Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Ulcerative Colitis, Bone Marrow Suppression, Peripheral Neuropathy

Technical Classification

INTERFERON ALPHA 2B is categorized as: ANTINEOPLASTIC INTERFERONS / ANTINEOPLASTICS

Storage Conditions

Refrigeration (Between 2 To 8 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with INTERFERON ALPHA 2B as Ingredient

EGLITON 3MIU INJ	INTERFERON ALPHA 2B 3.0 MIU
EGLITON 5MIU INJ	INTERFERON ALPHA 2B 5.0 MIU
INTALFA 3MIU INJ	INTERFERON ALPHA 2B 3.0 MIU
INTALFA 5MIU INJ	INTERFERON ALPHA 2B 5.0 MIU
INTRON A 18 MIU PENFILL	INTERFERON ALPHA 2B 18.0 MIU
INTRON A 30% PENFILL	INTERFERON ALPHA 2B 30.0 %
RELIFERON 3 MIU INJ	INTERFERON ALPHA 2B 3.0 MIU
RELIFERON 5 MIU INJ	INTERFERON ALPHA 2B 5.0 MIU
SHANFERON 3MIU INJ	INTERFERON ALPHA 2B 3.0 MIU
ZAVINEX 3MIU INJ	INTERFERON ALPHA 2B 3 MIU
ZAVINEX 5MIU INJ	INTERFERON ALPHA 2B 5.0 MIU