Interferon Beta-1A

Interferon Beta-1A
Adult Indications & Dosage
Pediatric Indications & Dosage
Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Use in Specific Populations
Administration & Monitoring
Overdosage
Pharmacology
Clinical Studies
How Supplied
Images
Patient Counseling Information
Precautions with Alcohol
Brand Names
Look-Alike Names

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Overview

Interferon Beta-1A is an immunologic adjuvant that is FDA approved for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Common adverse reactions include flu-like symptoms including chills, fever, myalgia, and asthenia.

Adult Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

There is limited information regarding Interferon Beta-1A FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult) in the drug label.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Interferon Beta-1A in adult patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Interferon Beta-1A in adult patients.

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

There is limited information regarding Interferon Beta-1A FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric) in the drug label.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Interferon Beta-1A in pediatric patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Interferon Beta-1A in pediatric patients.

Contraindications

There is limited information regarding Interferon Beta-1A Contraindications in the drug label.

Warnings

There is limited information regarding Interferon Beta-1A Warnings' in the drug label.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience

There is limited information regarding Interferon Beta-1A Clinical Trials Experience in the drug label.

Postmarketing Experience

There is limited information regarding Interferon Beta-1A Postmarketing Experience in the drug label.

Drug Interactions

There is limited information regarding Interferon Beta-1A Drug Interactions in the drug label.

Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category (FDA): There is no FDA guidance on usage of Interferon Beta-1A in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS): There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Interferon Beta-1A in women who are pregnant.

Labor and Delivery

There is no FDA guidance on use of Interferon Beta-1A during labor and delivery.

Nursing Mothers

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Interferon Beta-1A in women who are nursing.

Pediatric Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Interferon Beta-1A in pediatric settings.

Geriatic Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Interferon Beta-1A in geriatric settings.

Gender

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Interferon Beta-1A with respect to specific gender populations.

Race

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Interferon Beta-1A with respect to specific racial populations.

Renal Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Interferon Beta-1A in patients with renal impairment.

Hepatic Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Interferon Beta-1A in patients with hepatic impairment.

Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Interferon Beta-1A in women of reproductive potentials and males.

Immunocompromised Patients

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Interferon Beta-1A in patients who are immunocompromised.

Administration and Monitoring

Administration

There is limited information regarding Interferon Beta-1A Administration in the drug label.

Monitoring

There is limited information regarding Interferon Beta-1A Monitoring in the drug label.

IV Compatibility

There is limited information regarding the compatibility of Interferon Beta-1A and IV administrations.

Overdosage

There is limited information regarding Interferon Beta-1A overdosage. If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

Pharmacology

There is limited information regarding Interferon Beta-1A Pharmacology in the drug label.

Mechanism of Action

There is limited information regarding Interferon Beta-1A Mechanism of Action in the drug label.

Structure

There is limited information regarding Interferon Beta-1A Structure in the drug label.

Pharmacodynamics

There is limited information regarding Interferon Beta-1A Pharmacodynamics in the drug label.

Pharmacokinetics

There is limited information regarding Interferon Beta-1A Pharmacokinetics in the drug label.

Nonclinical Toxicology

There is limited information regarding Interferon Beta-1A Nonclinical Toxicology in the drug label.

Clinical Studies

There is limited information regarding Interferon Beta-1A Clinical Studies in the drug label.

How Supplied

There is limited information regarding Interferon Beta-1A How Supplied in the drug label.

Storage

There is limited information regarding Interferon Beta-1A Storage in the drug label.

Images

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Patient Counseling Information

There is limited information regarding Interferon Beta-1A Patient Counseling Information in the drug label.

Precautions with Alcohol

Alcohol-Interferon Beta-1A interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

Brand Names

There is limited information regarding Interferon Beta-1A Brand Names in the drug label.

Look-Alike Drug Names

There is limited information regarding Interferon Beta-1A Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.

Drug Shortage Status

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References

The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.