Ropeginterferon alfa-2b
Generic name: ropeginterferon alfa-2b
Brand name: BESREMi
Dosage form: subcutaneous solution (500 mcg/mL)
Drug class:Antineoplastic interferons
What is ropeginterferon alfa-2b?
Ropeginterferon alfa-2b is used in adults to treat polycythemia vera, which is a disorder that affects your body's ability to produce blood cells.
Ropeginterferon alfa-2b may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Ropeginterferon alfa-2b may cause serious or fatal side effects.
Tell your doctor right away about any new or worsening mood symptoms, such as feeling irritable, hostile, aggressive, depressed, or having thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor right away if you have symptoms such as tiredness, increased thirst or urination, chest pain, or fast heartbeats.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use ropeginterferon alfa-2b if you are allergic to it, or if you:
have liver disease;
have or had severe mental health problems, especially severe depression, thoughts of suicide;
have or had a serious autoimmune disease; or
have received a transplant and take medications that weaken the immune system.
Tell your doctor if you:
are being treated for a mental illness or had treatment in the past for any mental illness;
have diabetes;
have or ever had any heart problems or high blood pressure;
have or ever had bleeding problems or a blood clot;
have or ever had low blood cells;
have a condition that suppresses your immune system;
have hepatitis B or HIV; or
kidney or liver problems.
You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
May harm an unborn baby. Do not use if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control while using ropeginterferon alfa-2b and for at least 8 weeks after your last dose. ropeginterferon alfa-2b may affect your menstrual cycle. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant.
Do not breastfeed while using this medicine, and for at least 8 weeks after your last dose.
How should I use ropeginterferon alfa-2b?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Ropeginterferon alfa-2b is usually given once every 2 weeks.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine...
