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Peginterferon alfa-2b Subcutaneous and Thyroid dysfunction

Result of checking the interaction of drug Peginterferon alfa-2b Subcutaneous and disease Thyroid dysfunction for safety when used together.

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Peginterferon alfa-2b Subcutaneous <> Thyroid dysfunction

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:

Thyroid abnormalities, hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, have been reported in patients administered interferons. Therapy with interferons should be administered cautiously to patients with thyroid dysfunction. If thyroid control cannot be maintained within normal limits with medication, interferon-alfa should be discontinued. Clinical monitoring of thyroid function is recommended.

References:

"Product Information. Infergen (interferon alfacon-1)." Amgen, Thousand Oaks, CA.
"Product Information. Intron A (interferon alfa-2b)." Schering Laboratories, Kenilworth, NJ.

Peginterferon alfa-2b Subcutaneous

Generic Name: peginterferon alfa-2b

Brand Name: PegIntron, Sylatron, PegIntron Redipen

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

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