Description and Brand Names
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US Brand Name
- Intron A
Descriptions
Interferon alfa-2b injection is used to treat hepatitis B and C, lymphoma (lymph node cancer), malignant melanoma (skin cancer), genital warts, hairy cell leukemia (blood cell cancer), and Kaposi sarcoma (AIDS-related tumor). Interferons are substances produced by cells in the body to help fight infections and tumors. Interferon alfa-2b is a synthetic (man-made) version of these substances.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Powder for Solution
- Kit
- Solution
Portions of this document last updated: Sep. 01, 2014
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