Intron A (interferon alfa-2b,recomb.)
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
USES: This medication is used to treat various cancers (such as leukemia, melanoma, AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma). It is also used to treat virus infections (such as chronic hepatitis B, chronic hepatitis C, condylomata acuminata). This medication is the same as a protein that your body naturally produces (interferon).
In the body, it is thought to work by affecting cell function/growth and the body's natural defenses (immune system) in many ways. Adding more interferon may help your body fight off cancer or virus infections.
Generic name: interferon alfa-2b,recomb.
Pronunciation: (in-ter-FEER-on AL-fuh)
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Intron A:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Condylomata Acuminata
- Follicular Lymphoma
- Hairy Cell Leukemia
- Kaposi's Sarcoma
- Malignant Melanoma
Also known as: Chronic Hep C, Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection, Chronic Hepatitis Due To Hbv, Condyloma Acuminatum, Endotheliosarcoma, Follicular B-Cell Lymphoma, Follicular B-Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Genital Warts, Melanoblastoma, Melanocarcinoma, Melanoma, Melanosarcoma, Melanotic Carcinoma, Multiple Idiopathic Hemorrhagic Sarcoma.
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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