Pegylated Interferon Alpha 2B
Information about Pegylated Interferon Alpha 2B
Pegylated interferon alpha 2b uses
Pegylated Interferon Alpha 2B is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
How pegylated interferon alpha 2b works
Pegylated Interferon Alpha 2B modulates the body's immune system.
Common side effects of pegylated interferon alpha 2b
Abdominal pain, Blurred vision, Cough, Decreased appetite, Depression, Dizziness, Dryness in mouth, Fatigue, Headache, Impaired concentration, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Nausea, Viral infection, Vomiting, Breathlessness, Diarrhea, Fever, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Hair loss, Increased sweating, Joint pain, Muscle pain, Rigors, Taste change, Weight loss, Injection site reaction, Pain, Hepatic decompensation, Chest pain, Decreased level of thyroid hormones, Lymphopenia, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Irritability, Low blood platelets, Pharyngitis, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Fungal infection, Neuropsychiatric symptoms, Cardiovascular disorders, Bone marrow suppression, Autoimmune disorders, Endocrine disorders, Eye disorder, Cerebrovascular disease, Worsening of hepatitis B (viral infection of liver), Pulmonary disorders, Colitis, Pancreatic inflammation, Hypersensitivity, Growth retardation in children, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
Available Medicine for Pegylated Interferon Alpha 2B
Expert advice for Pegylated Interferon Alpha 2B
- Pegylated Interferon Alpha 2B helps treat chronic hepatitis C in adults.
- Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and 4 months after stopping the treatment.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cells, liver and thyroid function, and lipid levels during treatment with this medicine.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat or rash.
- Inform your doctor if you notice any changes in your behavior, mood or vision.