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need info on interferon alfa-2b?

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Google it: Since i don't know what specific information you need, it is difficult to answer in a concise manner given the limitation of our responses. Honestly i would "google it" as there are a lot of medical and non medical topics that might help you. If you have further specific questions, i would be happy to answer.

Question 2

what side effects are associated with interferon alfa-2b injections?

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Many; see below: Many of patients experience flu-like symptoms like fever, chills, headache, fatigue, and weakness within 1-2 hours of taking the medication. Symptoms like irregular heartbeat, chest pressure or tightness, hallucinations, irritability, insomnia, depressive mood, and suicidal thoughts may also occur. It’s important to report any of these to your doctor.

Question 3

why are you on intron a (interferon alfa 2b)?

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Interferon alpha: Is a treatment for chronic hepatitis c and is also occasionally used in certain types of lymphoma and leukemia.

Question 4

how effective are interferon alfa-2b injections for treating melanoma?

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Moderate: Alfa interferon was introduced to help control metastatic melanoma.  The dose however is extremely high and given over a several week period of time.  With the introduction of the checkpoint inhibitors such as anti CTLA4 and the PD-1s along with the interleukins there is better control being employed than with the interferons which do help in expressing the tumor protein more effectively.

Question 5

how effective are interferon alfa-2b injections for treating hepatitis b?

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Effective: There is better treatment nowadays with lamivudine or better tenofovir

Question 6

tell me about intron a (interferon alfa 2b) cancer related immune agent?

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Interferon: Intron a (interferon alfa 2b) is the trade name for interferon alpha.  Not used as much as in the past, but still can be used for high risk melanoma, rarely for some myeloproliferative neoplasia situations and renal cell cancers.  Most common use is in hepatitis c.  Interferon is a natural substance made by lymphoid cells in response to viral and other illnesses.

Question 7

what food should i avoid while using interferon?

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Food: I assume you are taking interferon for hepatitis c infection. There is really nothing special to avoid while using interferon. But make sure you are well hydrated, drink plenty of fluids. Try to avoid any spicy food, since it can cause upset stomach (interferon  can also cause upset stomach). Avoid alcohol completely.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: interferon?

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Stimulating immunity: Interferons are a diverse group of proteins that belong to a class of glycoproteins known as cytokines.  Interferons were first discovered for their ability to block viral replication within host cells. They also have been found to activate immune cells for many disease processes.  There are several classes of interferons, types i, ii and iii, depending on what cells they activate.

Question 9

adverse effects of interferon?

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Many different.: Interferon can cause many different types of side-effects including anemia, low white blood cell counts, low platelet counts, decreased appetite, tiredness, fatigue and depression. In addition, low grade fever and muscle aches may occur.

Question 10

why might interferon alpha be prescibed?

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Various: Interferon Alpha is used for treatment of chronic hepatitis b and c, follicular non-hodgkin lymphoma, kaposi's sarcoma in aids patients, and anogenital warts.  Other uses are under investigation, such as for carcinoid, multiple myeloma, renal cell carcinoma, and others.

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