PEG-Intron
Active Ingredient(s): Peginterferon Alfa-2bFDA Approved: * January 19, 2001
Pharm Company: * SCHERING
Category: Hepatitis
* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".
PEG-Intron Overview
Pegylated interferon alfa-2b, sold under the brand name PegIntron among others, is a medication used to treat hepatitis C and melanoma.[1] For hepatitis C it is typically used with ribavirin and cure rates are between 33 and 82%.[1][2] For melanoma it is used in addition to surgery.[1] It is given by injection under the skin.[1] Side effects are common.[3] They may include headache, feeling tired, ...
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Peginterferon Alfa-2b
- Injection: 120mcg, 150mcg, 50mcg, 80mcg
- Syringe: 120ug/0.5ml, 150ug/0.5ml, 50ug/0.5ml, 80ug/0.5ml
- Vial: 120ug/0.5ml, 150ug/0.5ml, 296 mcg lyophilized powder per single-use vial, 444 mcg lyophilized powder per single-use vial, 50ug/0.5ml, 80ug/0.5ml, 888 mcg lyophilized powder per single-use vial
Other drugs which contain Peginterferon Alfa-2b or a similar ingredient: (2 results)
- PEGINTERFERON ALFA-2B
- PEGINTRON/REBETOL COMBO PACK Peginterferon Alfa-2b + Ribavirin
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