Actimmune?
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Brand Names: U.S.:
Actimmune?
Brand Names: Canada:
Actimmune?
Uses
- It is used to fight infections having to do with chronic granulomatous disease.
- It is used to slow the progress of osteopetrosis.
- Interferon gamma-1b helps fight infections.
Dosing
How to take
- It is given as a shot into the fatty part of the skin.
- Your doctor may teach you how to give the shot.
- Take at bedtime to help with flu-like signs.
- Move the site where you give the shot with each shot.
- Follow how to give closely if you or a family member is giving the shot at home.
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- Do not shake the solution.
- Throw away needles in a needle/sharp disposal box and take the box back to your doctor when it is full.
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