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Intron A

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Intron A is a cancer-related immune system affecting agent which is a kind of cancer drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Betaferon • Immukine • Rebif

Generic Drug

Interferon alfa 2b • Interferon

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Diarrhea
Difficulty concentrating
Dizziness
Confusion
Sleepiness
Alopecia
Feeling anxious
Headache
Irritability
Irritation at injection site
Joint pains
Abdominal pain
Numbness or tingling
Paresthesia
Emotional instability
Hair loss
Swollen glands
Abnormal sense of taste
Loss of appetite
Unintentional weight loss
Reduced appetite
Decreased taste
Emotional problems

Serious

Hypersensitivity
Rectal bleeding
Suicidal thoughts
Aggressive behavior
Rash
Loss of temper

Treats

Genital warts
Condition
Hepatitis C
Condition
Melanoma
Condition
Hepatitis
Condition
Lymphoma
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