Intron A 18MIU Multidose Pen

Manufacturer: Fulford India Ltd

Salt Composition : Interferon Alpha 2B(18miu)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

Intron A 18MIU Multidose Pen is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises it. The duration of treatment varies according to your need and response to treatment. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.


Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness,  insomnia, vomiting, and nausea. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Hence, inform your doctor if you notice fever, chills, trouble breathing, unusual bleeding or bruising, and dark colored urine. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with thyroid, liver, kidney and serum electrolytes levels.


Before taking it, tell your doctor if have liver, or kidney problems or have mental illness. You must inform your doctor about mental illness, mood changes, depression, vision change, and suicidal thoughts as this medicine can worsen the situation. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Intron A 18MIU Multidose Pen modulates the body's immune system.

Pharmacokinets

IFN-alpha-2b is eliminated from the PF with a half life (t1/2) of elimination 10 to 32 hours and from the blood with t1/2 of 5 to 13 hours. After IA bolus, IFN is distributed from the blood with a t1/2 below, 2 hours, with dose-dependent serum peak concentrations (c = 47 IU for 3 MU and 145 IU for 5 MU).


Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Intron A

Headache

Dizziness

Blurred vision

Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

Vomiting

Nausea

Dryness in mouth

Abdominal pain

Agitation

Sore throat

Decreased white blood cell count

Viral infection

Indigestion

Fatigue

Fever

Anxiety

Depression

Decreased appetite

Cough

Impaired concentration

Nervousness

Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

Contra Indications

Interferon alfa-2b injection may cause or worsen the following conditions that may be serious or life-threatening: infections; mental illness, including depression, mood and behavior problems, or thoughts of hurting or killing yourself or others; ischemic disorders (conditions in which there is poor blood supply to an .

Pregnancy Related Information

Intron A 18MIU Multidose Pen may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Intron A 18MIU Multidose Pen.

Breast Feeding Related Information

Intron A 18MIU Multidose Pen is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Indications

Interferon alfa-2b is in a class of medications called immunomodulators. Interferon alfa-2b works to treat hepatitis C virus (HCV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) by decreasing the amount virus in the body.

Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: INTERFERON ALFA 2B may interact with monoclonal antibodies (etanercept, golimumab, infliximab, natalizumab, abciximab), antiviral drugs (indinavir, efavirenz, atazanavir), anticoagulants (apixaban, dicumarol), etc.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interaction found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have cardiac problems, lung disease, liver/kidney disease or allergic reactions.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

ETANERCEPT

GOLIMUMAB

ABCIXIMAB

APIXABAN

DICUMAROL

Storage Requirements

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Intron A 18MIU Multidose Pen, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Intron A 18MIU Multidose Pen is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.

How To Use

Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.