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Common name
Roferon A (Interferon alfa-2a.)
Synonyms: IntronA
Description
Interferon alfa-2a is a protein. Interferons are released in the body in response to viral infections. They are important for fighting viruses in the body, regulating reproduction of cells, and regulating the immune system.
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Active Ingredients:
Interferon alfa-2a
Therapeutic actions:
Roferon-A is an immunomodulator. Exactly how Roferon-A works is not known. It may work directly against tumor cells and viruses, and help the immune system fight them.
What is it used for?:
Interferon alfa-2a is used to treat chronic hepatitis C, hairy cell leukemia, AIDS-related Kaposiis sarcoma, and some types of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML).
Contraindications and cautions:
• allergy to any ingredient in Roferon-A or to other alpha interferons;
• allergy to any product made from Escherichia coli (E. coli);
• certain liver problems (eg, autoimmune hepatitis, liver decompensation).
Side effects:
Common side effects: anxiety; bone pain; trouble sleeping; coughing; diarrhea; dizziness; dry mouth, throat, or skin; hair loss; headache; mild flu-like symptoms (eg, fever, chills, joint and muscle pain); loss of appetite; nausea; pain, swelling, or redness at the site of injection; stomach pain; increased sweating; taste changes; tiredness or weakness; irritability;vomiting.
Severe side effects:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); chest pain; behavior changes; bloody or black, tarry stools; bloody vomit; vision loss or other vision problems; confusion; severe or persistent stomach pain; fast or irregular heartbeat; heart attack symptoms (eg, chest, shoulder, jaw, or neck pain; numbness of an arm or leg; severe stomach pain, dizziness, or vomiting); mental or mood changes (eg, depression, severe or persistent irritability or anxiety); numbness or tingling; pale, blue, or very cold fingers or toes; seizures; severe or persistent fever, chills, coughing, or sore throat; dark urine; severe or persistent joint and muscle pain; change in amount of urine produced; severe or persistent tiredness or weakness; shortness of breath; suicidal thoughts or attempts; trouble concentrating or thinking; fainting; unexplained weight gain; unusual bleeding or bruising; memory problems; yellowing of the eyes or skin.
Interactions:
Interferon alfa-2a may increase theophylline levels in the body, which could become dangerous
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