Product Description

Intalfa 5miu Injection consists of the active substance Interferon alfa-2b. It  is used in the treatment of a wide range of diseases, including cancers (such as chronic myelogenous leukemia, hairy cell leukemia, malignant melanoma, follicular lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and carcinoid tumour) and viral infections (chronic hepatitis B, hepatitis C). It is similar to a protein that your body naturally produces called interferon. It modifies the response of the body’s immune system to help fight infections and severe diseases. 

Talk to your doctor if you have any severe heart disease, kidney disorders, liver diseases, history of seizures, autoimmune disorders, thyroid problems, or had an organ transplant before taking Intalfa 5miu Injection. Administration of this medicine may lead to dental and gum disorders. Your doctor may want you to drink extra fluids to help prevent low blood pressure. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Uses

Treatment of Cancer
Treatment of Hepatitis B
Treatment of Hepatitis C
Treatment of Multiple myoloma

Side Effects

Severe:

• Severe depression
• Slow growth in children and adolescents
• Severe allergic reactions
• Chest pain or persistent cough, shortness of breath
• Mental health illness (confusion, hallucinations, changed behavior, trouble concentrating, trouble sleeping)
• Severe stomach pain, black stools, blood in urine or stool
• Eye problems, hearing problems
• Pain, fever
• High sugar levels in blood

Common:

• Head ache, dizziness
• Changes in appetite
• Nausea, vomiting
• Weight loss
• Mood swings
• Joint pain, muscle pain
• Diarrhea, stomach pain
• Thirst, dehydration
• Menstrual problems
• High blood pressure
• Taste change, tooth ache, dry mouth
• Heart burn
• Constipation

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8)℃