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Interferon Safety Reports reported to FDA
Total Interferon reports: 281.Interferon FDA safety alerts: 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 .
Reported deaths: 44 Reported hospitalizations: 175.
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Reported Interferon Side Effects: anaemia, pyrexia, asthenia, hepatic neoplasm malignant, nausea, fatigue, depression, dehydration, condition aggravated, chest pain, pneumonia.
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Interferon Side Effects Report #5275965-9Physician from FRANCE reported INTERFERON problem on Mar 19, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 180.8 lb, was diagnosed with metastatic renal cell carcinoma and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, phlebitis. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OZIDIA, TRIVASTAL, SINEMET, CELANCE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/03/2005.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5277701-9
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory failure, bedridden, blood amylase increased, complications of transplanted lung, graft dysfunction, lower respiratory tract infection, lung transplant, lung transplant rejection, pneumonia. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/24/2007.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5277713-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Mar 15, 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: condition aggravated, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, pneumonia, 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 #5279669-8
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 28, 2007. Male patient, weighting 211.0 lb, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disease progression, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, lung injury, pneumonia, pulmonary haemorrhage. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IBUPROFEN, ALBUTEROL, ACETAMINOPHEN, LIPITOR, CALCIUM, SAW PALMETTO, COMBIVENT, ADVAIR DISKUS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/21/2007.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5284805-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Mar 22, 2007. Female patient, 55 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: amnesia, convulsion, hallucination, no therapeutic response, renal failure. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIBAVIRIN. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5288259-2
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Mar 30, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with metastatic renal cell carcinoma and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gliosis. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, ACETAMINOPHEN, ATACAND, ZOMETA, MOVICOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5290214-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Mar 21, 2007. Male patient, 81 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, ACETAMINOPHEN, IBUPROFEN, ASTELIN, DOVONEX CREAM, TUSSIONEX, NEXIUM, CYMBALTA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5290996-0
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Apr 03, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with metastatic renal cell carcinoma and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gliosis. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BEVACIZUMAB, PARACETAMOL, ATACAND, ZOMETA, MOVICOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5292206-7
Physician from AUSTRIA reported INTERFERON problem on Apr 09, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 213.8 lb, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma, prophylaxis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nerve root lesion. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISOMONAT, DOLGIT, SIRDALUD, PANTOPRAZOLE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5292208-0
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from AUSTRIA on Apr 09, 2007. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deep vein thrombosis, neoplasm. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5292297-3
Physician from AUSTRIA reported INTERFERON problem on Apr 10, 2007. Male patient, 24 years of age, weighting 191.8 lb, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: contusion, deafness. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PARACETAMOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5292299-7
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from AUSTRIA on Apr 10, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: colitis, glaucoma, retinal artery occlusion. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with THROMBO ASS, ACERCOMP MITE, TRENTAL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5294511-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Apr 03, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ulcer haemorrhage, white blood cell count decreased. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIBAVIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5297307-5
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 10, 2007. Female patient, weighting 135.0 lb, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: breast pain, mastitis, skin ulcer. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5298004-2
Physician from TURKEY reported INTERFERON problem on Apr 03, 2007. Male patient, 29 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: mania. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5298005-4
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Apr 03, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depression, somatoform disorder. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5298007-8
Health Professional from JAPAN reported INTERFERON problem on Apr 03, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: suicide attempt, thermal burn. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5303047-6
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Apr 17, 2007. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with metastases to lung and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: malignant neoplasm progression, platelet count decreased. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CIMETIDINE, VOLTAREN, INTERLEUKINS. Patient died.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5307904-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Apr 13, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 164.0 lb, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and was treated with INTERFERON. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INTERFERON GAMMA. Patient died.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5307906-X
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 11, 2007. Female patient, 53 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, cholecystitis, palpitations, pulmonary oedema, urethral pain. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCARON, CETIRIZINE, ATENOLOL, ASCORBIC ACID, VITAMIN E, ASPIRIN, MOMETASONE FUROATE, VITAMIN B CAP. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5314734-8
Physician from GERMANY reported INTERFERON problem on Apr 15, 2007. Male patient, 28 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: overdose. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HEROIN, RIBAVIRIN. Patient died.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5316370-6
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 17, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 185.0 lb, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: prostate cancer stage ii. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRICOR, LIPITOR, METFORMIN, ASPIRIN, VITAMIN CAP, ASCORBIC ACID, FISH OIL, CALCIUM WITH VITAMIN D. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5316385-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Apr 24, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 164.0 lb, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, chills, diarrhoea, nausea, pneumonia, respiratory failure, sepsis. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLOMAX, ZOCOR, XANAX, MECLIZINE, ZANTAC, PROPOXYPHENE NAPSYLATE W, SINGULAIR, NASONEX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/26/2007.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5317884-5
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Apr 24, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, condition aggravated, gastric antral vascular ectasia, gastric haemorrhage, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, haemorrhoids, hepatic cirrhosis, hepatic steatosis, portal hypertensive gastropathy. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACTONEL, PANTALOC, LASIX, ADVAIR DISKUS, CALCIUM WITH VITAMIN D, SYNTHROID, ACETAMINOPHEN, SPIRONOLACTONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5317777-3
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on May 02, 2007. Female patient, 53 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperkalaemia, hyperuricaemia, hypocalcaemia, tumour lysis syndrome. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5318794-X
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 04, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 206.4 lb, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: feeling abnormal, gallbladder disorder, influenza, pain, pancreatitis relapsing. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5321793-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Apr 26, 2007. 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: arthralgia, gait disturbance, pain in extremity, peripheral coldness, sensory loss. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PARACETAMOL, TRICOR, VYTORIN, ALLOPURINOL, PLAVIX, EFFEXOR, ALBUTEROL, AVANDARYL. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5327164-X
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 12, 2007. Female 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: weight decreased. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INTERFERON ALFACON, RIBAVIRIN, ARIPIPRAZOLE, PRILOSEC, TRAZODONE, CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, BENZTROPINE MESYLATE, PHENERGAN. Patient died on 04/08/2007.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5331653-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on May 09, 2007. 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 PARACETAMOL, TRICOR, VYTORIN, ALLOPURINOL, PLAVIX, EFFEXOR, ALBUTEROL, AVANDARYL. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5339661-1
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 17, 2007. Female patient, 59 years of age, weighting 205.0 lb, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchitis, liver scan abnormal, vomiting. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, DYAZIDE, ZOCOR, PREVACID, ALBUTEROL, NEXIUM, RHINOCORT, TUSSIONEX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5339663-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on May 15, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 137.0 lb, was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, oxygen saturation decreased. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INTERFERON GAMMA, GABAPENTIN, INDOMETHACIN, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, LEVOTHYROXINE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5342217-8
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from ITALY on May 25, 2007. Male patient, 34 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis d and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: tuberculosis. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5350405-X
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on June 05, 2007. Male patient, 42 years of age, weighting 231.5 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypotension, hypovolaemia, influenza like illness, renal failure acute. INTERFERON dosage: 3 MILLION UNITS THREE TIMES/WEEK SQ. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN, ASPIRIN, CLOPIDOGREL BISULPHATE, DAPSONE, DARBEPOETIN ALFA, FUROSEMIDE, GEMFIBROZIL, INTERFERON ALFA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5350912-X
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 25, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bile duct obstruction, complications of transplanted liver, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, transplant failure, ulcer haemorrhage, white blood cell count decreased. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIBAVIRIN, PANTOPRAZOLE, PROCRIT, VALSARTAN, OXYCODONE, ATIVAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5353939-7
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on June 08, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 251.3 lb, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: back pain, chest pain, chills, cough, dyspnoea, lung infiltration, oxygen saturation decreased, pyrexia. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5360113-7
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 06, 2007. Female patient, 63 years of age, weighting 127.2 lb, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, arthralgia, cerebrovascular accident, intervertebral disc disorder, musculoskeletal pain, peroneal nerve palsy, spinal column stenosis, spondylolisthesis. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMIN CAP, AUGMENTIN, BENADRYL, ELESTOL, PATANOL, GLUCOSAMINE, PREMARIN, ADVAIR DISKUS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5360129-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on May 31, 2007. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 177.0 lb, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: immunosuppression, impaired healing, medical device removal, muscle graft, postoperative wound complication, skin graft, surgical procedure repeated, wound infection. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INTERFERON GAMMA, INTERFERON GAMMA, INTERFERON GAMMA, PREDNISONE, INDAPAMIDE, LIPITOR, SYNTHROID, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5360676-1
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Health Professional from AUSTRALIA on June 05, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lymphoproliferative disorder. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5362134-7
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on June 18, 2007. Female patient was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, electrolyte imbalance, hyperuricaemia, pancytopenia, performance status decreased, renal impairment, tumour lysis syndrome. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5362719-8
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Mar 27, 2007. Male patient, child 9 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic granulomatous disease and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: candida sepsis, enterobacter sepsis, staphylococcal sepsis. INTERFERON dosage: IU/ML. Patient died.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5362874-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on Dec 13, 2006. Female patient, 53 years of age, weighting 220.0 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis c and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, fatigue, nightmare, visual disturbance. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIBAVIRIN, HUMULIN R, NORVASC, GLYBURIDE, QUINAPRIL, POTASSIUM ACETATE, EZETIMIBE, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5368274-0
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 08, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 183.0 lb, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: back pain, bladder obstruction, lung neoplasm malignant, pneumonia, tachycardia. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOCOR, PREDNISONE, INSULIN, CARDIZEM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5368276-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported INTERFERON problem on June 13, 2007. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 177.0 lb, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: immunosuppression, impaired healing, medical device removal, postoperative wound complication, postoperative wound infection, surgical procedure repeated, wound dehiscence. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INTERFERON GAMMA, INTERFERON GAMMA, INTERFERON GAMMA, PREDNISONE, INDAPAMIDE, LIPITOR, SYNTHROID, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5368282-X
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 14, 2007. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 280.0 lb, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arterial disorder, carotid artery stenosis, cerebral ischaemia, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, haemorrhagic cerebral infarction, hypoaesthesia, influenza like illness, ulcer. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INTERFERON GAMMA, GLUCOPHAGE, AVANDIA, TOPROL, ASPIRIN, NEXIUM, EXTRA STRENGTH TYLENOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5370304-7
Health Professional from JAPAN reported INTERFERON problem on June 14, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic neoplasm malignant. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INTERFERON ALFA, RIBAVIRIN, INTERFERON ALFA, INTERFERON ALFA, INTERFERON ALFA, INTERFERON ALFA, INTERFERON BETA, INTERFERON BETA. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5370306-0
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on June 14, 2007. Male patient, 67 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic neoplasm malignant. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INTERFERON ALFA, RIBAVIRIN, INTERFERON ALFA, INTERFERON ALFA, INTERFERON ALFA, INTERFERON ALFA, INTERFERON BETA, INTERFERON BETA. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5370307-2
Health Professional from JAPAN reported INTERFERON problem on June 14, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic neoplasm malignant. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INTERFERON ALFA, RIBAVIRIN, INTERFERON ALFA, INTERFERON ALFA, INTERFERON ALFA, INTERFERON ALFA, INTERFERON BETA, INTERFERON BETA. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5370312-6
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on June 15, 2007. Male patient, 47 years of age, weighting 115.7 lb, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: addison's disease. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INTERFERON ALFA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5370313-8
Health Professional from JAPAN reported INTERFERON problem on June 14, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic neoplasm malignant. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INTERFERON ALFA, RIBAVIRIN, INTERFERON ALFA, INTERFERON ALFA, INTERFERON ALFA, INTERFERON ALFA, INTERFERON BETA, INTERFERON BETA. Patient recovered.
Interferon Side Effects Report #5370314-X
INTERFERON problem was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on June 14, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, was treated with INTERFERON. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic neoplasm malignant. INTERFERON dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INTERFERON ALFA, RIBAVIRIN, INTERFERON ALFA, INTERFERON ALFA, INTERFERON ALFA, INTERFERON ALFA, INTERFERON BETA, INTERFERON BETA. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Interferon Alfacon-1 Injection
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(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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