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
Available Medicine for Pegylated Interferon Alpha 2B
PegihepZydus Cadila
₹16470 to ₹167612 variant(s)
ViraferonpegFulford India Ltd
₹9268 to ₹179436 variant(s)
TitaferonAbbott L
₹5523 to ₹104954 variant(s)
HepcinixWockhardt Ltd
₹98001 variant(s)
PegvirCipla Ltd
₹7218 to ₹166664 variant(s)
PegintroxylTaj Pharma India Ltd
₹6420 to ₹136404 variant(s)
TeferonHetero Drugs Ltd
₹4500 to ₹65003 variant(s)
PeglitonSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹7114 to ₹119003 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.