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Generic: interferon alfa-2a
An antineoplastic interferon - This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions
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What is this medicine?INTERFERON ALFA- 2a (in ter FEER on AL fa 2 a) (Roferon- A) helps the immune system fight viral infections such as chronic hepatitis C, and certain cancers like Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myelogenous leukemia, and hairy cell leukemia.This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?The medicine is for injection under the skin. Do not shake the prefilled syringes. Shaking can destroy the medicine. If you are giving yourself the injections, make sure you follow the directions carefully. If you have any questions about how to give your medicine, call your health care provider. If you experience flu- like effects, inject the dose at bedtime to decrease these effects. Do not reuse syringes or needles.It is important that you put your used needles and syringes in a special sharps container. Do not put them in a trash can. If you do not have a sharps container, call your pharmacist or healthcare provider to get one. A special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. Patients over 65 years old may have a stronger reaction and need a smaller dose. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. |
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