RIBAVIRIN AND INTERFERON ALFA-2B, RECOMBINANT (Rebetron)

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RIBAVIRIN AND INTERFERON ALFA-2B, RECOMBINANT (Systemic)

Brand Names : Rebetron

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Description

Ribavirin and interferon alfa-2b ((rye-ba-VYE-rin and in-ter-FEER-on AL-fa) ) combination is used to treat a viral liver infection known as hepatitis C infection. Ribavirin is taken by mouth and interferon alfa-2b is administered beneath the skin (subcutaneously). Ribavirin is used to treat virus infections. Interferons are substances naturally produced by cells in the body to help fight infections and tumors. Interferon alfa-2b is a synthetic (man-made) version of these substances. Interferon alfa-2b is used to treat a variety of tumors and viruses including the hepatitis C virus.

Ribavirin is available for oral administration. Interferon alfa-2b is available only as an injectable form.

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

Rebetron

In Canada -

Rebetron

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