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Intron A and Diabetes mellitus
Result of checking the interaction of drug Intron A and disease Diabetes mellitus for safety when used together.
Check result:
Intron A <> Diabetes mellitus
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:Flu-like symptoms frequently associated with interferon-alfa therapy can precipitate ketoacidosis in diabetic patients. Therapy with interferon alfa should be administered cautiously in patients with diabetes mellitus. Clinical monitoring of blood glucose concentrations and anti-diabetic therapy is recommended.
References:
- "Product Information. Infergen (interferon alfacon-1)." Amgen, Thousand Oaks, CA.
- "Product Information. Intron A (interferon alfa-2b)." Schering Laboratories, Kenilworth, NJ.
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