What is Interferon beta-1a IM Injection?
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Interferon beta-1a is a drug in the interferon family used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). It is produced by mammalian cells while Interferon beta-1b is produced in modified E. coli. Interferons have been shown to have about a 30–35% reduction in the rate of MS relapses, and to slow the progression of disability in MS patients.
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How do members experience Interferon beta-1a IM Injection?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple sclerosis | 13,249 | 1,458 | |
| General health | 30 | 13 | |
| Fatigue | 22 | 8 | |
| Improve mobility | 14 | 7 | |
| Transverse myelitis | 10 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fever/chills | 239 | |
| Muscle aches | 232 | |
| Headaches | 147 | |
| Joint pain | 90 | |
| Fever | 74 | |
| Tiredness | 72 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 362 | |
| Moderate | 501 | |
| Mild | 472 | |
| None | 143 |
Member evaluations
gelflinggrl
evaluated on Nov 11, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: Severe
christine1114
evaluated on Oct 02, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: None
- Side effects: Moderate
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Lorelis
evaluated on Oct 15, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Slight
- Side effects: Moderate
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