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Interferon alfa-2b contraindications
Introduction
Contraindications
Contraindications
INTRON® A is contraindicated in patients with:
- Hypersensitivity to interferon alpha or any component of the product
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Decompensated liver disease
INTRON A and REBETOL® combination therapy is additionally contraindicated in:
- Patients with hypersensitivity to ribavirin or any other component of the product
- Women who are pregnant
- Men whose female partners are pregnant
- Patients with hemoglobinopathies (e.g., thalassemia major, sickle cell anemia)
- Patients with creatinine clearance less than 50 mL/min.
See REBETOL prescribing information for additional information.[1]
References
References
- ↑ “INFERGEN (INTERFERON ALFACON-1) INJECTION [KADMON PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC]”. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.
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