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Plegridy and Decrease blood counts

Result of checking the interaction of drug Plegridy and disease Decrease blood counts for safety when used together.

Check result:

Plegridy <> Decrease blood counts

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:

Interferon beta can cause decreased peripheral blood counts in all cell lines, including rare instances of pancytopenia and severe thrombocytopenia. It is recommended to monitor patients for infections, bleeding, and symptoms of anemia. Monitor complete blood cell counts, differential white blood cell counts, and platelet counts during treatment. Close monitoring is recommended when prescribing this agent to patients at risk, in particular to patients with myelosuppression.

Plegridy

Generic Name: peginterferon beta-1a

Brand Name: Plegridy, Plegridy Pen, Plegridy Pen Starter Pack, Plegridy Starter Pack

Synonyms: n.a.

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