Peg-INF Injection
₨ 25,000
Peg-INF Injection (Pegylated Interferon Alfa-2a / Alfa-2b) is an antiviral and immunomodulatory medication used for the treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C and Chronic Hepatitis B infections. Pegylation enhances the half-life of interferon, allowing for once-weekly dosing and sustained antiviral activity.
Peg-INF stimulates the body’s immune response to suppress viral replication, reduce liver inflammation, and achieve sustained virologic response (SVR) in Hepatitis C patients. It also helps reduce viral load in chronic Hepatitis B cases, potentially slowing disease progression and reducing liver fibrosis.
Administered via subcutaneous injection, Peg-INF is usually part of combination therapy with Ribavirin for Hepatitis C treatment, particularly in patients with difficult-to-treat genotypes. The standard dosing schedule is once weekly for 24 to 48 weeks, depending on the viral genotype and patient’s clinical response.
Common side effects include flu-like symptoms (fever, fatigue, muscle aches), mood changes, decreased appetite, and hematological abnormalities (neutropenia, anemia). Close monitoring of blood counts and liver function is essential during therapy.
Store Peg-INF Injection in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C. Do not freeze. Protect from light and handle with care.
Peg-INF Injection
Peg-INF Injection used alone or in combination with other medications to treat chronic (long-term) hepatitis C infection (swelling of the liver caused by a virus) in people who show signs of liver damage.)
Side Effects of Peg-INF Injection
these are some common side effects of Peg-INF
- Back pain.
- cracked, dry, scaly skin.
- crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin.
- fear.
- feeling unusually cold, shivering.
- hair loss or thinning of the hair.
- muscle or joint pain.
- numbness.
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
- Back pain
- cracked, dry, scaly skin
- crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
- fear
- feeling unusually cold, shivering
- hair loss or thinning of the hair
- muscle or joint pain
- nervousness
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