Generic name:ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft
Dosage form: injection, for subcutaneous use
Drug class:Antineoplastic interferons
What is Besremi?
Besremi is a prescription medicine that is used to treat adults with polycythemia vera.
It is not known if this medicine is safe and effective in children.
Important information
Besremi can cause serious side effects that:
- may cause death, or
- may worsen certain serious diseases that you may already have
Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the symptoms listed below during treatment. If symptoms get worse, or become severe and continue, your healthcare provider may tell you to stop taking Besremi permanently. These symptoms may go away in some people after they stop treatment.
Mental health problems, including suicide. Besremi may cause you to develop mood or behavior problems that may get worse during treatment, or after your last dose, including:
- irritability (getting upset easily)
- restlessness and agitation
- confusion
- depression (feeling low, feeling bad about yourself or feeling hopeless)
- unusually grand ideas
- acting aggressive
- acting impulsively
- thoughts of hurting yourself or others, or thoughts of suicide
If you develop any of these symptoms, stop using Besremi right away. You, your caregiver, or family member should call your healthcare provider right away. Your healthcare provider should carefully monitor you during treatment with Besremi.
New or worsening autoimmune problems. Besremi may cause autoimmune problems (a condition where the body’s immune cells attack other cells or organs in the body), including thyroid problems, increased blood sugar (hyperglycemia), and type I diabetes. In some people who already have an autoimmune problem, it may get worse during your treatment. Tell yo...
