Interferon, Beta-1a : How to Use

Interferon, Beta-1a - Systemic

Brand Names

Avonex, Rebif Interferon, Beta-1a *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

If you are injecting this drug yourself, use it exactly as directed by your family doctor .

Special patient directions come with interferon beta-1a injection Read the directions carefully before using the drug. Make sure you understand:

How to prepare the injection.
How to Use of disposable syringes.
How to give the injection.
How long the injection is stable.

If you have any questions about any of this, check with your health care professional.

Dosage

If you are receiving interferon beta-1a at home, follow your family doctors orders or the directions on the label . If you have any questions about the proper dose of interferon beta-1a, ask your family doctor.

For injection dosage form:
- For multiple sclerosis - MS:
  - Adults
    - For Avonex
      - 30 micrograms - mcg once a week, injected into a muscle.
    - For Rebif
      - 22 micrograms - mcg 3 times a week, injected under the skin
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by the physician.
- For genital warts:
  - Adults
    - For Rebif
      - 3.67 micrograms - mcg per lesion 3 times a week for 3 weeks

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as remembered. The next injection must be scheduled at least 48 hours later.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from direct light.
Store prefilled syringes or vials of interferon beta-1a in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. If refrigeration is not available, the vials that have not been mixed with diluent may be kept for up to 30 days at room temperature, as long as the temperature does not go above 77 °F.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.