Interferon alfa-2a
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Overview
Interferon alfa-2a is a antiviral that is FDA approved for the treatment of RECURRENT VIRAL INFECTIONS. Common adverse reactions include black stools, chills, cough, fever, irritability.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
Indications
- RECURRENT VIRAL INFECTIONS
Directions
- Take 15 minutes before meals.
- Adults and children 12 years and older : 20 drops twice a day in a little water. Hold in the mouth for about 30 seconds then swallow.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Interferon alfa-2a in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Interferon alfa-2a in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
Indications
RECURRENT VIRAL INFECTIONS
Directions
- Children between 12 years and 6 years of age: 10 drops twice a day in a little water. Hold in the mouth for about 30 seconds then swallow.
- Children under 6 years: 5 drops twice a day in a glass of water.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Interferon alfa-2a in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Interferon alfa-2a in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Interferon alfa-2a Contraindications in the drug label.
Warnings
- Stop use and ask doctor if symptoms worsen or persist more than 3 days
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Interferon alfa-2a in the drug label.
Postmarketing Experience
black stools, chills, cough, fever, irritability
Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Interferon alfa-2a Drug Interactions in the drug label.
Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Category
- Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Interferon alfa-2a in women who are pregnant.
Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Interferon alfa-2a during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Interferon alfa-2a with respect to nursing mothers.
Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Interferon alfa-2a with respect to pediatric patients.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Interferon alfa-2a with respect to geriatric patients.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Interferon alfa-2a with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Interferon alfa-2a with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Interferon alfa-2a in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Interferon alfa-2a in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Interferon alfa-2a in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Interferon alfa-2a in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
Administration
Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Interferon alfa-2a in the drug label.
IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Interferon alfa-2a in the drug label.
Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Overdose of Interferon alfa-2a in the drug label.
Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Interferon alfa-2a Pharmacology in the drug label.
Mechanism of Action
There is limited information regarding Interferon alfa-2a Mechanism of Action in the drug label.
Structure
- ACTIVE INGREDIENT
- INTERFERON ALFA-2A 4C
- INACTIVE INGREDIENT
- Ethyl Alcohol 30%
Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Interferon alfa-2a in the drug label.
Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Interferon alfa-2a in the drug label.
Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Interferon alfa-2a in the drug label.
Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Interferon alfa-2a in the drug label.
How Supplied
There is limited information regarding Interferon alfa-2a How Supplied in the drug label.
Storage
There is limited information regarding Interferon alfa-2a Storage in the drug label.
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Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Interferon alfa-2a in the drug label.
Precautions with Alcohol
- Alcohol-Interferon alfa-2a interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
Brand Names
- GUNA-INF ALPHA®[1]
Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding the look alike drug names.
Price
References
The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.