Infergen
Infergen (interferon alfacon-1) is an injectable medication that's used to treat hepatitis C. This medication is injected under the skin and is recommended to be used with ribavirin (Rebetol). Infergen (interferon alfacon-1) has been discontinued by the manufacturer and is no longer available in the United States.
What is Infergen (interferon alfacon-1)?
What is Infergen (interferon alfacon-1) used for?
- Chronic (long-term) hepatitis C infection
Drug facts
| Common Brands | Infergen |
|---|---|
| Drug Class | Biologic |
| Controlled Substance Classification | Not a controlled medication |
| Generic Status | No lower-cost generic available |
| Availability | Discontinued |
Infergen (interferon alfacon-1) dosage
Typical dosage for Infergen (interferon alfacon-1)
Interactions between Infergen (interferon alfacon-1) and other drugs
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.
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