What is Peginterferon alfa 2a?
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TYPES:Generic: Peginterferon alfa 2aBrand:
Pegylated interferon (peginterferon) alfa-2a is used for the treatment of hepatitis C in a once-a-week injection that works to reduce the amount of hepatitis C virus in the body. It is often used in combination with ribavirin.
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How do members experience Peginterferon alfa 2a?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis B | 15 | 5 | |
| Hepatitis C | 13 | 9 | |
| Polycythemia vera | 3 | 1 | |
| Essential thrombocythemia | 1 | 1 | |
| Lymphangiomatosis | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Neutropenia (low neutrophils) | 3 | |
| Depressed mood | 2 | |
| Fever | 2 | |
| Hair loss | 2 | |
| Muscle fatigue | 2 | |
| Dry skin | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 5 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 2 |
Member evaluations
Precious Penny
evaluated on Nov 24, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for hepatitis C: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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Sharp7
evaluated on Jun 01, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for hepatitis B: None
- Side effects: None
GMN50
evaluated on Jan 28, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for hepatitis C: Can't tell
- Side effects: Moderate
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