Peginterferon alfa-2b
- Generic Name
- Peginterferon alfa-2b
- Brand Names
- Pegintron, Sylatron
- Drug Type
- Biotech
- Chemical Formula
- -
- CAS Number
- 215647-85-1
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- G8RGG88B68
- Background
Peginterferon alfa-2b is a form of recombinant interferon used as part of combination therapy to treat chronic Hepatitis C, an infectious liver disease caused by infection with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). HCV is a single-stranded RNA virus that is categorized into nine distinct genotypes, with genotype 1 being the most common in the United States, and affecting...
- Indication
Peginterferon alfa-2b is indicated for the treatment of HCV in combination with Ribavirin and a NS3/4A protease inhibitor for genotype 1 or without a NS3/4A protease inhibitor for genotypes 2-6 . May be used as a monotherapy in patients with contraindications to or significant intolerance to other anti-viral therapies.
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- Associated Conditions
- Chronic Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection, Melanoma
- Associated Therapies
- -
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