Interferon beta-1b
Synonym(s)
beta-interferon-1b; IFN β-1b; IFN-β-1b; interferon-beta-1b; Interferon-β-1b; β-Interferon-1b
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Multiple sclerosis characterized by 2 or more relapses within the last 2 years.
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Severe kidney and liver damage, severe myelosuppression.
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Contraindicated.
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0,25 mg (8 million IU) every second day s.c.
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Rare but strong acute reactions like bronchospasm, anaphylaxis, urticaria. Frequently flu-like general symptoms (fever, fatigue, chills, headaches, myalgia, sweating), reactions at the injection site (erythema).
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Comedication with effect on hematopoiesis, antidepressants.
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Pat. < 18 years, severe depression, suicidal tendency, epilepsy with seizures that cannot be sufficiently controlled therapeutically, liver failure.
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Betaferon
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Remember! No use together with other immunomodulators except glucocorticoids or ACTH. Caution with comedication with interferon beta-1b and substances which are primarily metabolized by the cytochrome P450 system (e.g. antiepileptic drugs).