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Interferon alpha
Interferon is produced by the body to fight viruses. Taking man-made interferons may help stimulate your immune system against the hepatitis B and C viruses. Examples of interferon medications include Roferon-A, Intron-A, Rebetron, Alferon-N, and Peg-Intron. These drugs do not work for everyone who takes them.
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Dose of Interferon alpha 2B for Hepatitis C patient?
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Adverse effects of interferon?
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How much does interferon for hepatitis b cost?
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Anyone know if cancers can be triggered by the interferon?
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What is the difference between weight-based and fixed dose of pegylated interferon?
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I before got interferon injection for my hepatitis b 3 to 4 years ago but its too expensive is there any other alternative that is cheaper?
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Any development is made in this field or not. Is there any treatment other than interferon injection. What are the home remedies. Ginseng can work.?
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Dr Marti raff, I m the patient of Hepatitas, i have taken interferon since 2 year before but now then hepatitas cells reactivated. pls give me a advis?
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Are interferon and peg-interferon different?
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Is there anything I should do before starting interferon?
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How do the interferons protect the body against viruses?
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