Interferon Gamma 1B Medication Information
Get detailed information on Interferon Gamma 1B, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Interferon Gamma 1B provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
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Generic Name : Interferon Gamma 1B Pronunciation : IN-ter-FEER-on GAM-uh ICD Code : Y43.3 Therapeutic Classification : ChemotherapyTrade Names/Brand Names of Interferon Gamma 1B
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Why is Interferon Gamma 1B Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a protein, prescribed for reducing the repeated occurrences and severity of serious infections associated with chronic granulomatous disease.When should Interferon Gamma 1B not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Interferon Gamma 1B?
SC- For patients whose body surface area is greater than 0.5 m2: The recommended dose is 50 mcg/m2 (1 million IU/m2), three times weekly.For patients whose body surface area is equal to or less than 0.5 m2- The recommended dosage is 1.5 mcg/kg/dose, three times weekly.
How should Interferon Gamma 1B be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider under the skin.What are the warnings and precautions for Interferon Gamma 1B?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of bone marrow depression, anemia, liver impairment, epilepsy, suicidal thoughts, irregular heartbeat, congestive heart failure, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising.
• Monitor complete blood cell counts, kidney and liver functions regularly while taking this medication.
• Avoid contact with people who have infections.
What are the side effects of Interferon Gamma 1B?
Most Common - Fever, headache, rash, chills, injection site redness, tenderness, fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and muscle/joint pain.Heart - Low blood pressure, fainting, fast heart rate, heart block, heart failure and heart attack.
Central Nervous System - Confusion, disorientation, gait disturbance, Parkinsonian symptoms, seizure, hallucinations and stroke.
Gastrointestinal - Liver impairment, gastrointestinal bleeding and inflammation of pancreas.
Blood - Blood clot events such as deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
Metabolic - Increased level of blood sugar and cholesterol.
Respiratory - Fast breathing, asthma and lung inflammation.
Genitourinary - Reversible kidney insufficiency.
Others - Chest discomfort and exacerbation of skin patches.
