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, Weight loss, Injection site reaction, Pain, 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
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Available Medicine for Pegylated Interferon Alpha 2B

PegihepZydus Cadila
7556 to ₹167615 variant(s)
ViraferonpegMSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
9268 to ₹179436 variant(s)
TitaferonAbbott
5523 to ₹104954 variant(s)
VirafinCadila Healthcare Limited
119952 variant(s)
HepcinixWockhardt Ltd
98001 variant(s)
PegintroxylTaj Pharma India Ltd
6421 to ₹136414 variant(s)
TeferonHetero Drugs Ltd
4500 to ₹65003 variant(s)
PegvirCipla Ltd
7218 to ₹166664 variant(s)
PeglitonSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
7114 to ₹119003 variant(s)
PagalonConverge Biotech
62001 variant(s)

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.

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