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Interferon alfa-2b and Autoimmune diseases
Result of checking the interaction of drug Interferon alfa-2b and disease Autoimmune diseases for safety when used together.
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Interferon alfa-2b <> 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.
Interferon alfa-2b
Generic Name: interferon alfa-2b
Brand Name: Intron A
Synonyms: Interferon Alfa-2b
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