Drug reference
interferon alfa 2b
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Drug class
Anti Virals (Hepatits Viruses)
Mechanism of action
Inhibits HBV replication; immunomodulatory actions; may induce gene transcription; interferes with oncogene expression, may change cell surface antigen expressoin; cytotoxic activity of macrophages increases Suppresses cell proliferation
Common side effects
- Neutropenia
- Anorexia
- Fatigue
- Myalgia
- Fever
- Flu-like syndrome
Contraindications
- Contraindications for combination therapy with ribavirin: Pregnant women and men whose female partners are pregnant. Hemoglobinopathies (e.g., thalassemia major, sickle-cell anemia) Creatinine clearance less than 50 mL/min
- Hypersensitivity Autoimmune hepatitis Decompensated liver disease (Child-Pugh >6 [class B and C])
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is interferon alfa 2b?
interferon alfa 2b belongs to: Anti Virals.
How does interferon alfa 2b work?
Inhibits HBV replication; immunomodulatory actions; may induce gene transcription; interferes with oncogene expression, may change cell surface antigen expressoin; cytotoxic activity of macrophages increases Suppresses cell proliferation
What are the common side effects of interferon alfa 2b?
Neutropenia, Anorexia, Fatigue, Myalgia, Fever, Flu-like syndrome
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