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Peginterferon alfa 2a

Peginterferon alfa 2a

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Peginterferon alfa-2a is a gastroenterology drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Antiparasite drug

Brands

Pegasys

Side Effects

Common

Fatigue
Itching or burning
Irritation at injection site
Itchy rash
Abdominal pain
Alopecia
Feeling anxious
Headache
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Difficulty concentrating
Blurred vision
Loss of appetite
Hair loss
Rash
Reduced appetite
Itchy skin
Cloudy or blurred vision

Serious

Suicidal thoughts
Vision loss
Hypersensitivity
Bleeding in the back of the eye

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