Product Description

Pegihep 80mcg Injection consists of the active substance Pegylated Interferon Alpha 2B. It is indicated to treat chronic hepatitis C infection in patients above 18 years of age with compensated liver disease.
Hepatitis C infection is triggered by a virus named Flavivirus. Most of the patients remain asymptomatic and the symptoms show up only when they develop chronic liver disease or cirrhosis. The progression of liver disease is faster in people who consume alcohol and those with a weak immune system. The main treatment goal for Hepatitis C infection is complete eradication of the virus causing this infection.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if have liver, or kidney problems or have mental illness. You must inform your doctor if you notice mood changes, depression, vision changes, and suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

How to use

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

Side Effects

Serious:

• Low or high BP
• Increased heart rate
• Depression

Common:

• Tiredness
• Flu-like symptoms
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Hair loss
• Muscle pain
• Anxiety
• Anaemia
• Irritability
• Insomnia
• Fainting
• Eye irritation and disturbance
• Injection site reactions

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8)℃