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Peginterferon alfa 2a

Peginterferon Alfa-2a Brands

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Peginterferon Alfa-2a More info
Drug Indication Hepatitis C viral infection
Side Effects Influenza-like syndrome (most common S/E; anorexia; weight loss; alopecia; bone marrow depression; hepatic disturbances; renal disturbance; hypotension (sometimes hypertension), arrhythmias, myocardial infarction; stroke; ataxia; somnolences; confusion; severe fatigue; depression; visual disturbances
Dosage 135-180 mcg weekly
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Poly ethylene glycol PEG polymers enhance pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic properties of interferon a and other proteins. It has anti viral properties