(in ter FEER on GAM a) Brand: Actimmune
• Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to interferon gamma-1b, or to drug commodity made from E. Coli bacteria.
• Till using interferon gamma-1b, speak your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have heart rhythm problems, congestive heart failure, history of heart malady or blood clots, or epilepsy or other seizure disorder.
• Interferon gamma-1b is generally given three times weekly. Do not use the medicine each day unless your doctor has told you to.
• Store interferon gamma-1b in the refrigerator but do not let it to freeze. Throw away any interferon gamma-1b that has been out of the refrigerator for more than 12 hours. Do not put it back into the refrigerator.
• To be certain this medicine is not causing deleterious effects, your blood may need to be tested on a regular basis. Your liver function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
• Interferon gamma-1b is made from human proteins. Interferons help the body fight viral infections.
• Interferon gamma-1b is a specific interferon used to prevent infections in people with a condition called chronic granulomatous malady. Interferon gamma-1b is also used to treat a congenital bone mess called osteopetrosis.
• Interferon gamma-1b may also be used for another purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to interferon gamma-1b, or to drug commodity made from E. Coli bacteria.
• Till using interferon gamma-1b, speak your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
· heart rhythm problems;
· congestive heart failure;
· history of heart malady or blood clots; or
· epilepsy or another seizure disorder.
• If you have any of these conditions, you may need a doze adjustment or particular trials to safely use interferon gamma-1b.
• FDA pregnancy category C. This medicine may be deleterious to an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
• It is not known whether interferon gamma-1b passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Interferon gamma-1b is given as an injection under the skin of your upper hand or thigh. Your doctor, nurse, or another healthcare provider will give you this injection. You may be given instructions on how to use your injections at house. Do not self-inject this medication if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles and syringes.
• Interferon gamma-1b is generally given 3 times weekly. Do not use the medicine each day unless your doctor has told you to.
• Use a various seat on your hand or thigh every time you give yourself an injection. Your doctor will show you the places on your body where you can safely inject the medicine. Do not inject interferon gamma-1b into the same seat two times in a row.
• Use every disposable needle only one time. Throw away used needles in a puncture-proof container (ask your pharmacist where you can get one and how to dispose of it). Hold this container out of the reach of children and pets.
• To be certain this medicine is not causing deleterious effects, your blood may need to be tested on a regular basis. Your liver function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
• A single use vial of interferon gamma-1b is for one doze only. After measuring your doze from the vial, throw the bottle away even if there is still some medicine left in it.
• Do not shake the medicine vial (bottle). Vigorous shaking can ruin the medication. Do not draw your interferon gamma-1b doze into a syringe before you are ready to give yourself an injection. Do not use the medicine if it has changed colors or has any particles in it. Call your doctor for a new prescription.
• Store interferon gamma-1b in the refrigerator but do not let it to freeze. Throw away any interferon gamma-1b that has been out of the refrigerator for more than 12 hours. Do not put it back into the refrigerator.
• Use the medicine as soon as you remember the missed doze. If it is nearly time for your following doze, skip the missed doze and use the medication at your following regularly scheduled time. Do not use extra medication to create up the missed dose.
• Search abnormal medical attention if you think you have used too many of this medicine.
• Overdose symptoms may include confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, or flu-like symptoms.
• Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using interferon gamma-1b.
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Stop using interferon gamma-1b and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
· fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
· light bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
· feeling light-headed, fainting;
· quick or uneven heart course; or
· sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body.
• Smaller serious side effects may include:
· problems with memory or concentration;
· weakness, weary feeling, lack of coordination;
· pain or redness where the injection was given;
· nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
· muscle or joint pain; or
· headache.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Speak your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• There may be another drugs that can affect interferon gamma-1b. Speak your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start using a new medicine without telling your doctor.
• Your pharmacist can provide more information about interferon gamma-1b.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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