Sylatron?
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
PegIntron?;PegIntronT Redipen?;SylatronT
Brand Names: Canada:
PegIntron?
Uses
- It is used to treat hepatitis C infection.
- It is used to treat skin cancer.
- Peginterferon alfa-2b helps fight viral infections.
- It may affect the cancer cells or the body's response to the cancer.
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.
- Give the weekly shot at bedtime to lower the flu-like signs.
- Follow how to give closely if you or a family member is giving the shot at home.
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- Throw syringe away after use. Do not use more than one time.
- Throw away needles in a needle/sharp disposal box and take the box back to your doctor when it is full.
- Hepatitis C infection:
- This drug may be used alone or with a drug called ribavirin.
- The shot is most often given once a week for a year.
- If you are not getting better after 3 to 6 months of care, the drug is most often stopped.
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