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Redipen and Colitis

Result of checking the interaction of drug Redipen and disease Colitis for safety when used together.

Check result:

Redipen <> Colitis

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:

Fatal and nonfatal ulcerative or hemorrhagic/ischemic colitis have been observed within 12 weeks of the start of alpha interferon treatment. Abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, and fever are the typical manifestations. Treatment should be discontinued immediately in patients who develop these signs and symptoms. The colitis usually resolves within 1 to 3 weeks of discontinuation of alpha interferons.

Redipen

Generic Name: peginterferon alfa-2b

Brand Name: PegIntron, Sylatron, PegIntron Redipen

Synonyms: Peginterferon alfa-2b, Peginterferon Alfa-2b

What is Redipen?