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Peg Intron RP and Diabetes mellitus

Result of checking the interaction of drug Peg Intron RP and disease Diabetes mellitus for safety when used together.

Check result:
Peg Intron RP <> 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.
Peg Intron RP

Generic Name: peginterferon alfa-2b

Brand Name: PegIntron, Sylatron, PegIntron Redipen

Synonyms: PegIntron, Pegintron

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