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Interferon beta-1b and CNS dysfunction

Result of checking the interaction of drug Interferon beta-1b and disease CNS dysfunction for safety when used together.

Check result:

Interferon beta-1b <> CNS dysfunction

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Reversible CNS effects such as seizures, mental status changes, manic behavior or psychotic reactions, gait disturbances, and dizziness have occurred in patients receiving interferons. Therapy with interferons should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to seizures, psychiatric disorders, or conditions affecting posture or gait.

References:

"Product Information. Intron A (interferon alfa-2b)." Schering Laboratories, Kenilworth, NJ.
"Product Information. Infergen (interferon alfacon-1)." Amgen, Thousand Oaks, CA.
"Product Information. Avonex (interferon beta-1a)." Biogen, Cambridge, MA.
"Product Information. Betaseron (interferon beta-1b)." Berlex, Richmond, CA.

Interferon beta-1b

Generic Name: interferon beta-1b

Brand Name: Betaseron, Extavia

Synonyms: Interferon Beta-1b

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