Pegasys Convenience Pack (peginterferon alfa-2a)
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
USES: Peginterferon alfa-2a is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat chronic hepatitis B and chronic hepatitis C, viral infections of the liver. It works by decreasing the amount of hepatitis virus in the body and helps your body's natural defense (immune system) fight the infection. Chronic hepatitis infection can lead to serious liver damage (cirrhosis) and liver cancer.
It is not known if peginterferon can cure hepatitis B or hepatitis C infections or can prevent you from passing the virus to others. Practice "safer sex" (such as the use of latex condoms) to lower the risk of passing the virus to others.
Generic name: peginterferon alfa-2a
Pronunciation: (peg-IN-ter-FEER-on AL-fa too-ay)
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Pegasys Convenience Pack:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Chronic Hepatitis C - Genotype 1
- Chronic Hepatitis C - Genotype 2
- Chronic Hepatitis C - Genotype 3
- Chronic Hepatitis C - Genotype 4
Also known as: Chronic Genotype 1 Hepatitis C Virus Infection, Chronic Genotype 2 Hepatitis C Virus Infection, Chronic Genotype 3 Hepatitis C Virus Infection, Chronic Genotype 4 Hepatitis C Virus Infection, Chronic Hcv Genotype 1 Infection, Chronic Hcv Genotype 2 Infection, Chronic Hcv Genotype 3 Infection, Chronic Hcv Genotype 4 Infection, Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection, Chronic Hepatitis C Genotype 1 Infection, Chronic Hepatitis C Genotype 2 Infection, Chronic Hepatitis C Genotype 3 Infection, Chronic Hepatitis C Genotype 4 Infection, Chronic Hepatitis Due To Hbv.
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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