Betaseron
Active Ingredient(s): Interferon Beta-1bFirst Approved by the FDA: July 23, 1993
Pharmaceutical Company: CHIRON
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Betaseron Overview
Interferon beta-1b (tradenames Betaferon, Betaseron (North America), Extavia and ZIFERON) is a drug in the interferon family used to treat the relapsing-remitting and secondary-progressive forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). It is approved for use after the first MS event. It is administered by sub-cutaneous injection and has been shown to slow the advance of the affliction as well as reduce the frequency of attacks. Closely related is interferon beta-1a, also indicated for MS, and with a very sim ... Read more Betaseron DetailsDetails May Include Instructions, Side Effects, Interactions, Etc.
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I have MS and hate shots so I want my medicine in a pill
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I have MS and hate shots so I want my medicine in a pill
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betaseron vs birth control pills, is it possible?
My fiance has Multiple Sclerosis and has been inyecting herself with Betaseron for over a year now, I would like to know if it's possible for her to use birth control pills and if there are any counterindications when combined with the previous drug. Also, besides the obvious barrier methods and of course abstinence, is there any other birth control methods available to us as a couple? I did noticed this condition is suffered mainly by women, so I was surprised when I was not able to quickly find any info on the subject with a quick google search.
Saturday, 11/8/2008 9:41:47 AM 1 Reply Subscribe to thread 185356
My fiance has Multiple Sclerosis and has been inyecting herself with Betaseron for over a year now, I would like to know if it's possible for her to use birth control pills and if there are any counterindications when combined with the previous drug. Also, besides the obvious barrier methods and of course abstinence, is there any other birth control methods available to us as a couple? I did noticed this condition is suffered mainly by women, so I was surprised when I was not able to quickly find any info on the subject with a quick google search.
Saturday, 11/8/2008 9:41:47 AM 1 Reply Subscribe to thread 185356
Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:
Interferon Beta-1b
- Injection: 0.0625mg, 0.3mg, 0.3mg/ml
- Vial: 0.3 mg
Other drugs which contain Interferon Beta-1b or a similar ingredient: (2 results)
- Extavia Interferon Beta-1b
- Interferon Beta-1b
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