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Interferon Side Effects Report #5129736-4Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Oct 06, 2006. Female patient, 61 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: porphyria non-acute. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5129737-6
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 06, 2006. Male patient, 50 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: porphyria non-acute. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5129742-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Oct 06, 2006. Male patient, 44 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: mixed connective tissue disease. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5129743-1
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 06, 2006. Male patient, 59 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: mixed connective tissue disease. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5129745-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Oct 06, 2006. Female patient, 52 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, therapeutic response decreased. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5129797-2
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 31, 2005. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 227.1 lb, was diagnosed with metastatic renal cell carcinoma and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, fall. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL TARTRATE, ZOCOR, AVAPRO, LOVENOX, ANTICOAGULANTS. Patient died on 09/30/2005.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5132665-3
Physician from JAPAN reported INTERFERON problem on Sept 27, 2006. Male patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with REBETOL. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5134723-6
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 05, 2006. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident, dysuria, fatigue, haemoglobin decreased, headache, injection site abscess, kidney infection, nausea, pyrexia. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INTERFERON ALFACON, AUGMENTIN, BICITRA, DILTIAZEM, NEXIUM, CIPROFLOXACIN, HYDRALAZINE, ULTRAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5135723-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Oct 24, 2006. Female patient, 43 years of age, weighting 105.0 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood count abnormal, migraine with aura, viral load increased. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIBAVIRIN. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5140445-8
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 11, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with bovine tuberculosis, prophylaxis against graft versus host disease and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bile duct obstruction, bone marrow transplant, epstein-barr virus infection, hepatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, multi-organ failure, parainfluenzae virus infection, rash maculo-papular, respiratory failure. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISOLONE, TACROLIMUS, ISONIAZID, RIFAMPICIN, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, CIPROFLOXACIN. Patient died.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5140496-3
Physician from JAPAN reported INTERFERON problem on Oct 13, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alcohol use, aortic dilatation, aortic dissection, atrial fibrillation, cardiac aneurysm. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient died on 08/30/2006.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5149385-1
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Mar 07, 2005. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 174.2 lb, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure acute. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, FUROSEMIDE, ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE, FLUCONAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 03/18/2005.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5149472-8
Physician from ITALY reported INTERFERON problem on Dec 28, 2005. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma, ascites, pain, anxiety, hypothyroidism and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: peripheral ischaemia. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DACARBAZINE, THYMOSIN ALPHA, LANSOPRAZOLE, SPIRONOLACTONE, PREDNISOLONE, OXOZEPAM, CELIPROLOL, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5154956-2
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on July 24, 2006. Female patient, 62 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, anorexia, asthenia, bedridden, cerebral ischaemia, confusional state, fall, ill-defined disorder. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PASPERTIN, ACETAMINOPHEN, PANTOZOL, DELIX, HALDOL, LANTUS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5156419-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Oct 30, 2006. Female patient, 48 years of age, weighting 164.0 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: constipation, cystitis interstitial, gastrointestinal disorder, gout, haemoglobin decreased, hypercalcaemia, kidney infection, nausea, pulmonary sarcoidosis. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIBAVIRIN, CARTIA XT, PROPRANOLOL, LEXAPRO, PREDNISONE, PROCRIT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5157353-9
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Mar 07, 2005. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 174.2 lb, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disease progression, renal failure acute. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, FUROSEMIDE, ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE, FLUCONAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 03/18/2005.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5157684-2
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Oct 12, 2005. Male patient, 79 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac disorder, diarrhoea. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COUMADIN, ARICEPT, LEXAPRO, CARTIA XT, COZAAR. Patient died on 01/22/2005.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5157781-1
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 27, 2005. Female patient, 57 years of age, weighting 177.9 lb, was diagnosed with renal cancer metastatic and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal discomfort, nausea, pulmonary embolism, vomiting. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INTERFERON ALFA, INTERFERON ALFA, ZESTRIL, AMBIEN, EFFEXOR, PREVACID, ALLEGRA, COLACE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5158748-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Oct 12, 2005. Female patient, 56 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral haemorrhage, coma. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with QUINAPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZDE, ACETAMINOPHEN, PRIMPERAN, SILOMAT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/06/2005.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5160475-X
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 06, 2006. Male patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ammonia increased, constipation. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with REBETOL, ZOFRAN, METHADONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5162251-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Nov 07, 2006. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 250.0 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deep vein thrombosis, fatigue, headache, influenza like illness, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary mass. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIBAVIRIN, FIORICET. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5170655-5
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on Nov 13, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aphasia, asthenia, catatonia, confusional state, influenza like illness, insomnia, mental disorder, pyrexia. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5170656-7
Physician from GERMANY reported INTERFERON problem on Nov 16, 2006. Female patient, 29 years of age, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, asthenia, disease recurrence, fatigue, insomnia, mixed connective tissue disease, mood altered, raynaud's phenomenon, swelling. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INTERFERON ALFA. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5170657-9
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Nov 16, 2006. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with pancreatic carcinoma and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood electrolytes decreased, blood potassium decreased, dehydration, diarrhoea, electrocardiogram qt prolonged, electrocardiogram st segment depression, fall, hypocalcaemia, paraesthesia. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, FLUOROURACIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5171842-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Mar 14, 2006. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 133.0 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ammonia increased, confusional state, dehydration. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ARANESP, SYNTHROID, LACTULOSE, VITAMIN CAP, CALCIUM, VITAMIN B, MAGNESIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5172660-1
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Nov 16, 2006. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, appendicitis, diabetes mellitus, epididymitis, gastrointestinal necrosis, hepatic cirrhosis, hepatic fibrosis, inflammation of wound, intestinal functional disorder. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with REBETOL, MAO INHIBITORS, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5177097-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Nov 21, 2006. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 197.0 lb, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gait disturbance, pain in extremity, peripheral coldness, sensory loss. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN, TRICOR, VYTORIN, ALLOPURINOL, PLAVIX, EFFEXOR, ALBUTEROL, AVANDARYL. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5177172-7
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Dec 06, 2006. Male patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: addison's disease. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5177735-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Nov 27, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: apnoeic attack, asthenia, cardiac arrest, convulsion, dysarthria, pulse absent, respiratory arrest, walking aid user. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIBAVIRIN, NOVOLIN, INSULIN, CYMBALTA, OXYCODONE, DICLOFENAC, POTASSIUM ACETATE, DARVOCET. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5179373-0
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from SWEDEN on Mar 29, 2006. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 207.2 lb, was diagnosed with lymphoma and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, pyrexia. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INTERFERON ALFA, MABTHERA, OMEPRAZOLE, ZOLOFT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5179501-7
Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN reported INTERFERON problem on Nov 28, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aphasia, asthenia, catatonia, cognitive disorder, confusional state, influenza like illness, insomnia, movement disorder, pyrexia. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5179659-X
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Nov 27, 2006. Female patient, 55 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: intervertebral disc protrusion, nerve root compression, paresis, refusal of treatment by patient. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5188201-9
Physician from JAPAN reported INTERFERON problem on Nov 28, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angiotensin converting enzyme increased, disease recurrence, parotid gland enlargement, sarcoidosis. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5188202-0
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 28, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, alopecia, chest pain, diarrhoea, granuloma skin, headache, sarcoidosis, sleep disorder. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INTERFERON ALFA. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5189698-0
Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN reported INTERFERON problem on Dec 01, 2006. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with adult t-cell lymphoma/leukaemia and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaplastic large cell lymphoma t- and null-cell types, cachexia, differential white blood cell count abnormal, disease recurrence, lymphadenopathy, pyrexia, stem cell transplant, white blood cell count decreased. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INTERFERON GAMMA. Patient died.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5191411-8
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from PORTUGAL on Dec 15, 2006. Female patient, 46 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, csf protein increased, demyelinating polyneuropathy, facial paresis, hepatic enzyme increased, hyporeflexia, peroneal nerve palsy. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIBAVIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5194819-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Dec 11, 2006. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 133.0 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ammonia increased, bradycardia, confusional state, constipation, dehydration, encephalopathy, hepatic cirrhosis, malnutrition, renal failure. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ARANESP, SYNTHROID, LACTULOSE, VITAMIN CAP, CALCIUM, VITAMIN B, MAGNESIUM, ZAROXOLYN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5199558-7
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Dec 11, 2006. Female patient, 55 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: intervertebral disc protrusion, nerve root compression. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5377482-4
Physician from GERMANY reported INTERFERON problem on June 22, 2007. Female patient, 62 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscular weakness, paraplegia. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PASPERTIN, ACETAMINOPHEN, PANTOZOL, DELIX, HALDOL, LANTUS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5381539-1
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 03, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: incorrect dose administered, malaise, underdose. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5381834-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on July 05, 2007. Male patient, 57 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, nausea, oral intake reduced, stomach discomfort, vomiting. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5382790-7
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 13, 2005. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 217.0 lb, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, dyspepsia, gastric ulcer haemorrhage, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, hypovolaemia. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, PLAVIX, CELEBREX, PREDNISONE, TESSALON, TYLENOL, FLONASE, ZYRTEC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5383061-5
Physician from GERMANY reported INTERFERON problem on June 27, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: retinal vascular thrombosis. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IBUPROFEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5384874-6
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 21, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 206.4 lb, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: transitional cell carcinoma, tumour haemorrhage, white blood cells urine positive. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RANITIDINE, ATORVASTATIN, HYDROCODONE W, AVANDIA, FENOFIBRATE, PARACETAMOL, FEXOFENADINE, ADVAIR DISKUS. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5384875-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on July 02, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 169.0 lb, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, CENTRUM SILVER, METAMUCIL, IBUPROFEN, PRILOSEC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5389441-6
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 06, 2007. Female patient was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, dehydration, fatigue, tachycardia. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5394605-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on July 12, 2007. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 91.49 lb, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: sepsis. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FOSAMAX, CALCIUM WITH VITAMIN D, ACETAMINOPHEN, PREDNISONE, VITAMIN CAP, IMURAN, ACETYLCYSTEINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 03/10/2007.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5394833-5
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 09, 2007. Male patient, weighting 228.0 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIBAVIRIN, LEXAPRO, ASPIRIN, VITAMIN CAP. Patient died on 01/01/2007.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5394880-3
Physician from GERMANY reported INTERFERON problem on July 10, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: astigmatism, myopia, presbyopia, retinal artery embolism, retinal artery occlusion, visual field defect. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IBUPROFEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5401833-5
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on July 17, 2007. Male patient, 77 years of age, weighting 167.6 lb, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abscess intestinal, arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, candidiasis, central line infection, diabetes mellitus, diverticulum, hypoalbuminaemia, klebsiella infection. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NAPROXEN, OMEPRAZOLE, QUININE, FUROSEMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5402404-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on July 18, 2007. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 91.49 lb, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: sepsis. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FOSAMAX, CALCIUM WITH VITAMIN D, ACETAMINOPHEN, PREDNISONE, VITAMIN CAP, IMURAN, ACETYLCYSTEINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 03/10/2007.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5405244-8
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Health Professional from AUSTRALIA on July 26, 2007. Male patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: central pontine myelinolysis, cerebellar syndrome, encephalitis, nervous system disorder, reflexes abnormal, transaminases increased. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5410292-8
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on July 23, 2007. Female patient, 61 years of age, weighting 164.0 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, syncope. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIBAVIRIN, PROCRIT, PRANDIN, LANTUS, DIOVAN, NORVASC, AMBIEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5411159-1
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 11, 2007. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with metastatic neoplasm and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute graft versus host disease in intestine, cancer in remission, clear cell carcinoma of the kidney, hyperkalaemia, malignant neoplasm progression, transplant rejection. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5413148-X
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Feb 22, 2007. Female patient, 49 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: activities of daily living impaired, anaemia, anxiety, asthenia, condition aggravated, dehydration, depression, disturbance in attention, fatigue. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIBAVIRIN, PROCRIT, XANAX, MILK THISTLE, REGLAN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5417379-4
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 11, 2006. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 133.0 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, aortic calcification, asterixis, asthenia, bradycardia, cardiomegaly, chronic hepatic failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, coma. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ARANESP, SYNTHROID, CENTRUM, OSCAL, VITAMIN B, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, ZAROXOLYN, BICARBONATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5419339-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on July 11, 2007. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: road traffic accident, scratch, skin infection. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIBAVIRIN, METFORMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5421858-3
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from ISRAEL on Aug 07, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure congestive, cardiomyopathy, cardiotoxicity, hepatic enzyme increased, hypotension, left ventricular dysfunction, mitral valve incompetence, pleural effusion, pleuropericarditis. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, ADRIAMYCIN PFS, VINCRISTINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5422474-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Aug 14, 2007. Female patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemorrhage. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5422487-8
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 06, 2007. Male patient, 53 years of age, weighting 119.0 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood pressure decreased, bone marrow failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, condition aggravated, confusional state, contusion, depression. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIBAVIRIN, SULFASALAZINE, ADVAIR DISKUS, MILK THISTLE, CALCIUM WITH VITAMIN D, VITAMIN E, GLUCOSAMINE CHONDROITIN, IBUPROFEN. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5422500-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Aug 08, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angiotensin converting enzyme increased, blood prolactin increased, cerebral sarcoidosis, cushing's syndrome, decreased appetite, depression, dizziness, hyperthyroidism, hypophysitis. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with REBETOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5425138-1
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 15, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, weighting 177.9 lb, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pulmonary embolism. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INTERFERON ALFA, INTERFERON ALFA, ZESTRIL, AMBIEN, EFFEXOR, PREVACID, ALLEGRA, COLACE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5428749-2
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Aug 27, 2007. Male patient, weighting 157.0 lb, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting. INTERFERON dosage: 20 MILLION UNITS 3 X WEEK SUBQ. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5432541-2
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Aug 29, 2007. Female patient, weighting 4.75 lb, was diagnosed with white blood cell count, chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: premature baby. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA, CEFTRIAXONE, FRAGMIN, GLEEVEC. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5451876-0
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Aug 30, 2006. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 199.0 lb, was diagnosed with anaemia of malignant disease and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROCRIT, COUMADIN, COMPAZINE, REGLAN, NEULASTA, PERCOCET, LAMICTAL. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5446529-9
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Aug 28, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 187.4 lb, was diagnosed with metastatic renal cell carcinoma and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: portal vein thrombosis. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALEPSAL. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5447607-0
Physician from GERMANY reported INTERFERON problem on Aug 29, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, weighting 183.0 lb, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastritis. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5448285-7
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Sept 04, 2007. Female patient, weighting 4.75 lb, was diagnosed with white blood cell count, chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: normal newborn, premature baby. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYUREA, CEFTRIAXONE, FRAGMIN, GLEEVEC. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5448394-2
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Aug 20, 2007. Female patient, 61 years of age, weighting 164.0 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis c, anaemia and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, atrioventricular block first degree, convulsion, loss of consciousness, tremor. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIBAVIRIN, PROCRIT, PRANDIN, LANTUS, DIOVAN, NORVASC, AMBIEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5450916-2
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 27, 2007. Female patient, 47 years of age, weighting 84.00 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haematemesis, immune system disorder, influenza like illness, pneumonia, stomach discomfort, vomiting, weight decreased. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIBAVIRIN, LORCET, XANAX, CLARINEX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5451859-0
Physician from JAPAN reported INTERFERON problem on Oct 25, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aortic dilatation, aortic dissection, atrial fibrillation, back pain, cardiac aneurysm. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient died on 08/30/2006.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5452121-2
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 05, 2006. Male patient, 42 years of age, weighting 153.0 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alopecia, amnesia, anxiety, chills, coronary artery occlusion, depressed mood, depression, hyperhidrosis, insomnia. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SONATA, WELLBUTRIN, CAMPRAL, XANAX, RIBAVIRIN. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5453435-2
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Aug 30, 2007. Female patient, 48 years of age, weighting 201.0 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: subarachnoid haemorrhage. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIBAVIRIIN, TRAZODONE, BUSPIRONE, EFFEXOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5459790-1
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from CZECH REPUBLIC on Sept 10, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 174.2 lb, was diagnosed with metastatic renal cell carcinoma, prophylaxis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pulmonary embolism. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INTERFERON ALFA, PARALEN. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5465193-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Jan 19, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 194.0 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, anxiety, asthenia, back pain, blood glucose increased, constipation, cough, denture wearer, depression. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIBAVIRIN. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5465300-5
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 31, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 182.0 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemoglobin decreased, nausea, platelet count decreased, red blood cell count decreased, viral load increased, weight decreased. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIBAVIRIN, LANTUS. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5466659-5
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Sept 21, 2007. Female patient, 47 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: major depression. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5467581-0
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 18, 2006. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: facial palsy. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIBAVIRIN. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5467663-3
Physician from GERMANY reported INTERFERON problem on July 25, 2007. Male patient, 47 years of age, weighting 185.2 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholecystitis, cholelithiasis. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INTERFERON ALFACON, RIBAVIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5472119-8
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 11, 2007. Female patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: red blood cell count decreased. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIBAVIRIN, IMODIUM, ULTRAM, SEROQUEL, ELAVIL. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5473245-X
Physician from GERMANY reported INTERFERON problem on Sept 18, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with metastatic malignant melanoma and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: erysipelas. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INTERFERON ALFA, INTERFERON ALFA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Interferon Alfacon-1 Injection
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a601150.html
(in ter feer' on)About your treatment
Your doctor has ordered interferon alfacon-1 to help treat your hepatitis C infection. The drug will be injected under your skin (subcutaneously) three times a week. Your health care provider will show you what to do.
Interferon alfacon-1 is a synthetic interferon that helps to prevent the hepatitis C virus from growing inside your body. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Your health care provider (doctor, nurse, or pharmacist) may measure the effectiveness and side effects of your treatment using laboratory tests and physical examinations. It is important to keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. The length of treatment depends on how you respond to the medication.
Precautions
Before administering interferon alfacon-1,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to interferon alfacon-1, alfa interferons, E. coli-derived products, or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, including carbamazepine (Tegretol); chloramphenicol (Chlormycetin); medications that contain gold (auranofin [Ridaura], aurothioglucose [(Solganol]); medications that suppress your immune system, such as chemotherapy agents; penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen); phenylbutazone; phenytoin (Dilantin); sulfa drugs; thyroid medications; zidovudine (Retrovir); and vitamins or herbal products.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart, liver, or autoimmune disease; a recent organ transplant; depression or psychiatric illness; blood disorders; diabetes; thyroid problems; high blood pressure; or vision problems.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking interferon alfacon-1, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking interferon alfacon-1.
Administering your medication
Before you administer interferon alfacon-1, look at the solution closely. It should be clear and free of floating material. Observe the solution container to make sure there are no leaks. Do not use the solution if it is discolored or if it contains particles. Use a new solution, but show the damaged one to your health care provider.
It is important that you use your medication exactly as directed. Do not stop your therapy on your own for any reason because your infection may worsen and result in hospitalization. Do not administer it more often than or for longer periods than your doctor tells you. Do not change your dosing schedule without talking to your health care provider.
Side effects
Interferon alfacon-1 may cause side effects. Interferon alfacon-1 sometimes causes a flu-like reaction, including chills, headache, fever, muscle pain, sweating, and joint pain. The effects should become less severe and less frequent as you continue your therapy.
Tell your health care provider if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- nervousness
- pain and irritation at site of injection
- difficulty sleeping
- tiredness
- dizziness
- stomach pain
- upset stomach
- diarrhea
- body aches
- headache
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- vision changes
- difficulty breathing
- swelling of the face, eyelids, lips, or neck
- hives or rash
- chest pain
- chest pressure or heaviness
- depression and thoughts of suicide
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- fast or irregular heartbeats
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
Storing your medication
Your health care provider will probably give you a several-day supply of interferon alfacon-1 at a time. You will be told to store it in the refrigerator and to protect it from light.
Take your dose from the refrigerator 1 hour before using it; place it in a clean, dry area to allow it to warm to room temperature.
Do not allow interferon alfacon-1 to freeze; do not vigorosly shake the vials. Store your medication only as directed. Make sure you understand what you need to store your medication properly.
Keep your supplies in a clean, dry place when you are not using them, and keep all medications and supplies out of the reach of children. Your health care provider will tell you how to throw away used needles, syringes, tubing, and containers to avoid accidental injury.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Signs of infection
You should be aware of the symptoms of infection. If you experience any of these effects near the site where you administer your interferon alfacon-1, tell your health care provider as soon as possible:
- tenderness
- warmth
- irritation
- drainage
- redness
- swelling
- pain
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