Interferon alfa-2a
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Black Box Warning
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Overview
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Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
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Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Interferon alfa-2a in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
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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)
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There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Interferon alfa-2a in pediatric patients.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Interferon alfa-2a in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Interferon alfa-2a in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
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Warnings
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Precautions
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Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Interferon alfa-2a in the drug label.
Body as a Whole
Cardiovascular
Digestive
Endocrine
Hematologic and Lymphatic
Metabolic and Nutritional
Musculoskeletal
Neurologic
Respiratory
Skin and Hypersensitivy Reactions
Special Senses
Urogenital
Miscellaneous
Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Interferon alfa-2a in the drug label.
Body as a Whole
Cardiovascular
Digestive
Endocrine
Hematologic and Lymphatic
Metabolic and Nutritional
Musculoskeletal
Neurologic
Respiratory
Skin and Hypersensitivy Reactions
Special Senses
Urogenital
Miscellaneous
Drug Interactions
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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
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- Intravenous
Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Interferon alfa-2a in the drug label.
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IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Interferon alfa-2a in the drug label.
Overdosage
Acute Overdose
Signs and Symptoms
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Management
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Chronic Overdose
There is limited information regarding Chronic 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
Structure
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
Storage
There is limited information regarding Interferon alfa-2a Storage in the drug label.
Images
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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
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Look-Alike Drug Names
- A® — B®[2]
Drug Shortage Status
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References
The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.
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