Drug search by name

Betaseron and Depression

Result of checking the interaction of drug Betaseron and disease Depression for safety when used together.

Check result:

Betaseron <> Depression

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:

Interferons (alfa or beta) can induce depression and suicidal behavior. Suicidal attempts and suicides have been reported. Therapy with interferons (alfa or beta) should be administered cautiously to patients with or predisposed to mental depression. Clinical monitoring of psychological status is recommended.

References:

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

Betaseron

Generic Name: interferon beta-1b

Brand Name: Betaseron, Extavia

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Betaseron?