Generic Name
Peginterferon Alfa-2bPacks Price
- Inj 80 mcg/0.5 ml: 1: 2125.00: 2500.00
- Inj 120 mcg/0.5 ml: 1: 3825.00: 4500.00
- Inj 100 mcg/0.5 ml: 1: 2975.00: 3500.00
Peg-Heb
Therapeutic Group
Anti-virals For Systemic UseIndication Dosage
Peginterferon Alfa-2b is a medication used to treat certain viral infections, including hepatitis B and C. It helps your body fight these infections and may improve liver health. Your doctor may prescribe it to you if you have one of these viral infections to help reduce their impact on your health.
Chronic Hepatitis C In Patients Positive For Hcv Antibodies With Elevated Alanine Transaminase Levels And Intolerance Or Contraindication To Ribavirin:
By Sc Inj:
- Adults: 0.5 Mcg Or 1 Mcg/kg Once Weekly For 6 Months. Continue For an Additional 6 Months In Patients Showing Loss Of Hcv-RNA at 6 Months.
Content
- Inj: Per 0.5 ml: Peginterferon Alfa-2b (rbe) 50 Mcg /80 Mcg /100 Mcg /120 Mcg /150 Mcg; Powder Plus Solvent.
- Inj: Per 0.5 ml: Peginterferon Alfa-2b (rbe) 50 Mcg /80 Mcg /100 Mcg /120 Mcg /150 Mcg; Powder Plus Solvent.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Stability
- Single-subtype Recombinant Pegylated Interferon (rbe)
Contra Indications
- Severe Cardiac Disease Or Psychiatric Disorder, Uncontrolled Thyroid Disease, Other Debilitating Medical Conditions, Autoimmune Disease, Severe Hepatic Dysfunction Cns Dysfunction,
Precautions
- Severe Cardiac Disease Or Psychiatric Disorder, Uncontrolled Thyroid Disease, Other Debilitating Medical Conditions, Autoimmune Disease, Severe Hepatic Dysfunction Cns Dysfunction,
Lactation
- Contraindicated
Side Effects
- Anorexia
- diarrhoea
- Influenza-likesymptoms
- lethargy
- Nausea
- Alopecia
- arrhythmias
- cardiovascular Problems
- Coma (usually With High Doses In The Elderly)
- Confusion
- Depression
- Hepatotoxicity
- Hyperglycaemia
- Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Hypertension
- Hypertriglyceridaemia (sometimes Severe)
- Hypotension
- Myelosuppression (particularly Affecting Granulocytecounts)
- Nephrotoxicity
- Ocular Side-effects
- Palpitation
- Psoriasiform Rash
- Seizures (usually With High Doses In The Elderly)
- Suicidal Behavior
- Thyroid Abnormalities
- Prolongation Of Coagulation Markers
- Pulmonary Infiltrates Or Severe Cns Effects Occur.
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Author
Shahid Arif