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Interferon alfacon-1 contraindications
Introduction
Contraindications
Contraindications
INFERGEN is contraindicated in patients with
- hepatic decompensation (Child-Pugh score >6 [class B and C])
- autoimmune hepatitis
- known hypersensitivity reactions such as urticaria, angioedema, bronchoconstriction, anaphylaxis to interferon alphas or to any component of the product
Additionally, ribavirin is contraindicated in:
- women who are pregnant
- men whose female partners are pregnant
- patients with hemoglobinopathies (e.g., thalassemia major, sickle-cell anemia)
- patients with hypersensitivity to ribavirin or any other component of the product
- patients with creatinine clearance <50 mL/min.[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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