Interferon-gamma

Interferon-gamma
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

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Adult Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

There is limited information regarding Interferon-gamma 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-gamma in adult patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

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

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

There is limited information regarding Interferon-gamma 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-gamma in pediatric patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

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

Contraindications

There is limited information regarding Interferon-gamma Contraindications in the drug label.

Warnings

There is limited information regarding Interferon-gamma Warnings' in the drug label.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience

There is limited information regarding Interferon-gamma Clinical Trials Experience in the drug label.

Postmarketing Experience

There is limited information regarding Interferon-gamma Postmarketing Experience in the drug label.

Drug Interactions

There is limited information regarding Interferon-gamma Drug Interactions in the drug label.

Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy

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

Labor and Delivery

There is no FDA guidance on use of Interferon-gamma during labor and delivery.

Nursing Mothers

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

Pediatric Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Interferon-gamma in pediatric settings.

Geriatic Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Interferon-gamma in geriatric settings.

Gender

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

Race

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

Renal Impairment

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

Hepatic Impairment

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

Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

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

Immunocompromised Patients

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

Administration and Monitoring

Administration

There is limited information regarding Interferon-gamma Administration in the drug label.

Monitoring

There is limited information regarding Interferon-gamma Monitoring in the drug label.

IV Compatibility

There is limited information regarding the compatibility of Interferon-gamma and IV administrations.

Overdosage

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

Pharmacology

Mechanism of Action

There is limited information regarding Interferon-gamma Mechanism of Action in the drug label.

Structure

There is limited information regarding Interferon-gamma Structure in the drug label.

Pharmacodynamics

There is limited information regarding Interferon-gamma Pharmacodynamics in the drug label.

Pharmacokinetics

There is limited information regarding Interferon-gamma Pharmacokinetics in the drug label.

Nonclinical Toxicology

There is limited information regarding Interferon-gamma Nonclinical Toxicology in the drug label.

Clinical Studies

There is limited information regarding Interferon-gamma Clinical Studies in the drug label.

How Supplied

There is limited information regarding Interferon-gamma How Supplied in the drug label.

Storage

There is limited information regarding Interferon-gamma Storage in the drug label.

Images

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Patient Counseling Information

There is limited information regarding Interferon-gamma Patient Counseling Information in the drug label.

Precautions with Alcohol

Alcohol-Interferon-gamma 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-gamma Brand Names in the drug label.

Look-Alike Drug Names

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

Drug Shortage Status

Price

References

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

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Identifiers
Symbols	IFNG ; IFG; IFI
External IDs	Template:OMIM5 Template:MGI HomoloGene: 55526
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Species	Human	Mouse
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