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Use and Dosing

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Chronic Hepatitis C

Monotherapy

Combination therapy with ribavirin

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HIV Coinfection

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Chronic Hepatitis B

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Chronic Hepatitis C

Combination therapy with ribavirin

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Indications

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Contraindications

Black Box Warnings

Dosing Adjustment

Renal Dose Adjustment (Based on CrCl)

Hepatic Dose Adjustment

Adult with moderate to severe adverse reactions

Pediatric with moderate to severe adverse reactions

Adult neutropenia

Pediatric neutropenia

Adult Depression

Pediatric Depression

Warnings/Precautions

Cautions: Use cautiously in

Pregnancy/Breast Feeding

Pregnancy Category:X

Breastfeeding: The effect of orally ingested peginterferon on the nursing infant has not been evaluated. It is not known whether peginterferon or its components are excreted in human milk. Because of the potential for adverse reactions from the drugs in nursing infants, a decision must be made whether to discontinue nursing or discontinue the treatment.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Pharmacology

Brands and Availability

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US Trade Name(s)

US Availability

Pegasys

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Canadian Trade Name(s)

Canadian Availability

Pegasys

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UK Trade Name(s)

UK Availability

Pegasys

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Australian Trade Name(s)

Australian Availability

Pegasys


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Classification

Allergy & Immunology

Immune Modifiers
Interferons

Infectious Disease

Immune Modifiers
Interferons

Pricing

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