Interferon Alfa-2B.
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
It is used to treat cancer. It is used to treat genital warts . It is used to treat perianal warts. It is used to treat hepatitis B and C infections. It is used to treat skin wounds in patients with AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma . It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.
Indications
It is used to treat cancer. It is used to treat genital warts . It is used to treat perianal warts. It is used to treat hepatitis B and C infections. It is used to treat skin wounds in patients with AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma . It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.
Contraindications
No contraindications information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Side Effects
WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your
doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:
Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing ;
tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue,
or throat. Signs of infection like fever, chills, very bad sore throat , ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with
passing urine, mouth sores, or wound that will not heal. Signs of a pancreas problem ( pancreatitis ) like very bad stomach pain, very bad back pain , or very bad upset stomach or throwing up. Signs of thyroid problems like change in weight; feeling nervous, excitable, restless, or weak; hair thinning; depression ; neck swelling;
not able to focus; trouble with heat or cold; menstrual changes; shakiness; or sweating. Mental, mood, or behavior changes that are new or worse. Any unexplained bruising or bleeding. Black, tarry, or bloody stools. Throwing up blood or throw up that looks like coffee grounds. Weakness on 1 side of the body, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, drooping on one side of the face, or blurred eyesight. Shortness of breath, a big weight gain, or swelling in the arms or legs. Very bad headache . Very bad belly pain. A burning, numbness, or tingling feeling that is not normal. Memory problems or loss. Feeling confused. Trouble walking. Not able to pass urine or change in how much urine is passed. A change in weight without trying. Anxiety. Change in look of teeth or gums.
Warnings
No warnings information is recorded for this medicine yet.
High Risk Groups
No high risk groups information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No drug interactions information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
1 active brand listed alphabetically.
UNIRON
ActiveGENOME PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD
DML: UNIRON
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