Description and Brand Names
Información sobre medicamentos proporcionada por: IBM Micromedex
US Brand Name
- Plegridy
- Plegridy Pen
- Plegridy Pen Starter Pack
- Plegridy Starter Pack
Descriptions
Peginterferon beta-1a injection is used to treat the relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). This medicine will not cure MS, but it may slow some of the disabling effects and decrease the number of relapses of the disease. Peginterferons are natural substances that are produced in the body to help fight infections. Peginterferon beta-1a 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:
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2019
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