Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Pegasys Injection
Pegasys Injection
| Generic name | Peginterferon alfa-2a |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Biological response modifier / interferon (immunostimulant) |
| Forms | Solution for injection in single-use vial (180 micrograms/mL), Solution for injection in pre-filled syringe (90, 135, or 180 micrograms/0.5 mL), Solution for injection in ProClick autoinjector (135 or 180 micrograms/0.5 mL) |
Pegasys is a man-made version of interferon, a protein your body naturally makes to help fight infections and disease. It is given as an injection under the skin and is designed to stay in the body longer than regular interferon, so it only needs to be injected once a week.
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