Manufacturer: Reliance Life Sciences
Salt Composition : Interferon Beta-1A(30mcg)
Relibeta Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Some common side effects of using this medication are headache, sweating, fever, chills and flu-like symptoms. These are usually temporary and normally go away on their own in some time. However, you should inform your doctor immediately if they last longer or become severe.
Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of liver function, thyroid function, and blood cell count. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Relibeta Injection is an immunomodulator. It lowers the chances of multiple sclerosis by reducing the inflammation and preventing nerve damage.
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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 Relibeta
Headache
Sweating
Fever
Chills
Flu-like symptoms
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: bleeding/blood problems, heart problems (such as heart failure, angina, fast/irregular heartbeat), liver disease, mental/mood disorders (such as depression, psychosis, suicidal thoughts), seizure disorder, thyroid disease.
Relibeta Injection 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.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Relibeta Injection.
Relibeta Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
indicated for the treatment of patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis to slow the accumulation of physical disability and decrease the frequency of clinical exacerbations.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking anti-epileptics or anti-depressants.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform the doctor if you have depression or seizures.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
If you miss a dose of Relibeta Injection, 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Relibeta Injection is given as an injection into the muscles, usually 3 times a week.
Do not skip any dose and finish the complete course even if you feel better.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Relibeta Injection can cause dizziness.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your liver function, thyroid function, and blood cell counts while taking this medicine.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
