Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Roferon-A. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Roferon-A is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Roferon-A is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Roferon-A alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
CAUTION
Roferon-A should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Roferon-A may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Roferon-A is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Roferon-A may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Medicine Overview of Roferon-A 3MIU Injection
Introduction
Roferon-A is used in the treatment of follicular lymphoma and hairy cell leukemia. It works by altering cell function/growth and the body's natural defenses (immune system) in many ways.
Roferon-A is given as an injection by a qualified medical prof...
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Uses of Roferon-A
Follicular lymphoma
Hairy cell leukemia
Side effects of Roferon-A
Common
Decreased appetite
Decreased calcium level in blood
Decreased white blood cell count
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Flu-like symptoms
Hair loss
Headache
Joint pain
Muscle pain
Nausea
Rigors
Sweating
Vomiting
How to use Roferon-A
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Roferon-A works
Roferon-A modulates the body's immune system.
What if you forget to take Roferon-A?
If you miss a dose of Roferon-A, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Brief Description
Indication
Renal cell carcinoma, Chronic hepatitis B, Chronic hepatitis C, Hairy cell leukaemia, AIDS related Kaposi's sarcoma, Chronic myeloid leukaemia, Follic...
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Adult Dose
Subcutaneous
Renal cell carcinoma
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Precaution
History of depression (monitor for signs). Perform regular neuropsychiatric monitoring. Seizure disorders and/or compromised CNS function. Preexisting...
Reduces clearance of theophylline. Enhanced myelosuppression with other myelosuppressive drugs (e.g. zidovudine). Drugs metabolised by CYP450 pathway ...
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