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PegIntron and Autoimmune diseases

Result of checking the interaction of drug PegIntron and disease Autoimmune diseases for safety when used together.

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PegIntron <> Autoimmune diseases

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:

Antiviral interferons may exacerbate autoimmune disorders such as myositis, thyroiditis, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, or autoimmune hepatitis. Therapy should be avoided or administered with extreme caution in patients with autoimmune disorders.

References:

"Product Information. Infergen (interferon alfacon-1)." Amgen, Thousand Oaks, CA.
"Product Information. Intron A (interferon alfa-2b)." Schering Laboratories, Kenilworth, NJ.

PegIntron

Generic Name: peginterferon alfa-2b

Brand Name: PegIntron, Sylatron, PegIntron Redipen

Synonyms: Pegintron

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