Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for ZAVINEX 3MIU INJ and its Constituents
- 5 Common Side-Effects
- 6 Serious Side-Effects
- 7 Rare Side-Effects
- 8 Disease Interactions
- 9 Technical Classification
- 10 Available Alternatives for ZAVINEX 3MIU INJ
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Overview
ZAVINEX 3MIU INJ is a Schedule H drug.ZAVINEX 3MIU INJ is composed of: INTERFERON ALPHA 2B (3 MIU)
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 BFrequently 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
Precautions for ZAVINEX 3MIU INJ and its Constituents
Caution should be exercised in patients with
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 LossSerious 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, ConfusionRare Side-Effects
INTERFERON ALPHA 2B : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Face SwellingDisease 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 NeuropathyTechnical Classification
INTERFERON ALPHA 2B is categorized as: ANTINEOPLASTIC INTERFERONS / ANTINEOPLASTICSAvailable Alternatives for ZAVINEX 3MIU INJ
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
EGLITON 3MIU INJ | INR 380.95 for 1 INJECTION | INTERFERON ALPHA 2B 3.0 MIU |
INTALFA 3MIU INJ | INR 547.61 for 1 INJECTION | INTERFERON ALPHA 2B 3.0 MIU |
RELIFERON 3 MIU INJ | INR 500 for 1 ML INJECTION | INTERFERON ALPHA 2B 3.0 MIU |
SHANFERON 3MIU INJ | INR 892.85 for 1 INJECTION | INTERFERON ALPHA 2B 3.0 MIU |
ZAVINEX 3MIU INJ | INR 1175 for 1 INJECTION | INTERFERON ALPHA 2B 3 MIU |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
EGLITON 5MIU INJ | INR 710 for 1 INJECTION | INTERFERON ALPHA 2B 5.0 MIU |
INTALFA 5MIU INJ | INR 750 for 1 INJECTION | INTERFERON ALPHA 2B 5.0 MIU |
INTERFERON ALPHA 2B | INTERFERON ALPHA 2B | |
INTRON A 18 MIU PENFILL | INR 14017.1 for 1 PENFILL | INTERFERON ALPHA 2B 18.0 MIU |
INTRON A 30% PENFILL | INR 24530 for 1 PENFILL | INTERFERON ALPHA 2B 30.0 % |
RELIFERON 5 MIU INJ | INR 664.28 for 1 ML INJECTION | INTERFERON ALPHA 2B 5.0 MIU |
ZAVINEX 5MIU INJ | INR 1755 for 1 INJECTION | INTERFERON ALPHA 2B 5.0 MIU |