Drug reference

interferon beta 1b

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Drug class

Central Nervous System (MS Drugs)

Mechanism of action

Recombinant interferon; antiviral, antiproliferative, immunoregulatory protein; alters response to surface antigen and may inhance immune cell activities

Common side effects

  • Injection site reaction
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Flu-like syndrome
  • Myasthenia

Related conditions

Frequently asked questions

What drug class is interferon beta 1b?

interferon beta 1b belongs to: Central Nervous System.

How does interferon beta 1b work?

Recombinant interferon; antiviral, antiproliferative, immunoregulatory protein; alters response to surface antigen and may inhance immune cell activities

What are the common side effects of interferon beta 1b?

Injection site reaction, Headache, Nausea, Fever, Chills, Flu-like syndrome, Myasthenia

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