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Pegasys ProClick and Depression

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

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Pegasys ProClick <> 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:

Life-threatening or fatal neuropsychiatric reactions have been reported in patients receiving peginterferons alfa, including suicide, suicide ideation, homicidal ideation, depression, relapse of drug addiction, and drug overdose. These reactions have occurred in patients with and without previous psychiatric illness. These drugs should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of depression. Other events reported include aggressive behavior, psychosis, hallucinations, bipolar disorder and mania. Patients should be monitored for any evidence of depression or other psychiatric symptoms, and they should be advised to report any signs or symptoms of depression or other changes in mood or behavior. In severe cases, therapy should be stopped immediately and psychiatric intervention should be instituted.

Pegasys ProClick

Generic Name: peginterferon alfa-2a

Brand Name: Pegasys, Pegasys ProClick Autoinjector, Pegasys Prefilled Syringe

Synonyms: Peginterferon alfa-2a, Peginterferon Alfa-2a

What is Pegasys ProClick?