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Peginterferon alfa-2a and Severe hepatic disease

Result of checking the interaction of drug Peginterferon alfa-2a and disease Severe hepatic disease for safety when used together.

Check result:

Peginterferon alfa-2a <> Severe hepatic disease

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:

The use of peginterferons alfa are contraindicated in patients with hepatic decompensation (Child-Pugh score greater than 6, class B or C) in cirrhotic patients before treatment, and in patients with hepatic decompensation (Child-Pugh score greater or equal to 6) that have chronic hepatitis C coinfected with HIV.

Peginterferon alfa-2a

Generic Name: peginterferon alfa-2a

Brand Name: Pegasys, Pegasys ProClick Autoinjector, Pegasys Prefilled Syringe

Synonyms: Peginterferon Alfa-2a

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