INTERFERON BETA 1A belongs to the class of medicines called immunomodulators indicated in the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. It helps reduce the number and severity of relapses and slow the progression of disability.
INTERFERON BETA 1A contains Interferon beta-1A that works by decreasing inflammation and preventing nerve damage which may cause symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
In some cases, INTERFERON BETA 1A may cause side effects such as injection site reactions, headache, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and insomnia. You are advised to talk to your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. INTERFERON BETA 1A is not recommended for children below 2 years. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects/interactions.
Multiple sclerosis
INTERFERON BETA 1A belongs to the class of medicines called immunomodulators indicated in the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. It helps reduce the number and severity of relapses and slow the progression of disability. INTERFERON BETA 1A contains Interferon beta-1A that works by decreasing inflammation and preventing nerve damage which may cause symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
Do not receive INTERFERON BETA 1A if you are allergic to natural or recombinant interferon beta or any of the components in INTERFERON BETA 1A or if you have severe depression. Inform the doctor if you have bleeding/blood problems, low blood cell count, a disease of the bone marrow, kidney, liver, thyroid, or heart, if you have depression or a history of epileptic seizures. Report to the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of depression, psychosis and/or suicidal tendency. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking anti-epileptics or anti-depressants.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform the doctor if you have depression or seizures.
Limited information is available. Please consult your doctor.
Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
Please consult the doctor if you are breastfeeding.
INTERFERON BETA 1A may influence your ability to drive or use machines. Please consult your doctor.
If you have a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving INTERFERON BETA 1A.
If you have a history of kidney disease, inform your doctor before receiving INTERFERON BETA 1A.
INTERFERON BETA 1A is not recommended for children below 2 years. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. Please consult your doctor.
Multiple sclerosis: It is an autoimmune disease (the body attacks itself by mistake) that affects the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). The immune system damages the myelin sheath (protective covering that surrounds the nerve cells), leading to disrupted communication between the brain and the body.