Peginterferon alfa-2b (Systemic)

Brand Names : PEG-Intron

Category

• Biological response modifier

Description

Peginterferon alfa-2b((peg-in-ter-FEER-on alfa-2b)) is a synthetic (man-made) version of substances normally produced in the body to fight infection. Peginterferon alfa-2b is used to treat chronic hepatitis C. It is used for patients who have never been treated by alpha interferons and who do not have symptoms of worsening liver disease.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

Parenteral
• Injection (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S.—

• PEG-Intron