Beta interferon sometimes referred to as interferon beta , released at the end of an immune attack, blocks the action of gamma interferon and helps to reduce inflammation and the body's immune reaction. In the past, the term 'beta interferons' has sometimes been loosely applied to all of the original disease modifying drugs for MS, which included Copaxone glatiramer acetate.
Although Copaxone has a similar effect, it is not an interferon. Some people with multiple sclerosis develop antibodies known as neutralising antibodies to the beta interferon drugs that may reduce the effectiveness of treatment. Print this page. Skip to content. Skip to navigation. How is MS diagnosed? Guidance for young people with MS Cabbages and an MS King Call for national neurology plan following largest ever survey of people with neurological conditions Can't take the heat?
Challenged myself to walk miles throughout May Christmas cards are here! But what do the new rules mean for people with MS? You should return to your regular dosing schedule the following week. Call your doctor if you miss a dose and have questions about what to do. Interferon beta-1a may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while using this medication. Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it in the refrigerator, but do not freeze it.
If a refrigerator is not available, you can store the medication at room temperature away from heat and light for up to 30 days. It is important to keep all medication out of sight and reach of children as many containers such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers are not child-resistant and young children can open them easily. To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location — one that is up and away and out of their sight and reach.
Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them. However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet. Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a medicine take-back program.
In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services at Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.
Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your body's response to interferon beta-1a subcutaneous injection. Do not let anyone else use your medication.
Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription. It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription over-the-counter medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements.
You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies. Interferon Beta-1a Subcutaneous Injection pronounced as in ter feer' on. Why is this medication prescribed?
How should this medicine be used? Other uses for this medicine What special precautions should I follow? What special dietary instructions should I follow? What should I do if I forget a dose? What side effects can this medication cause?
What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication? To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location — one that is up and away and out of their sight and reach. Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them.
However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet. Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a medicine take-back program. In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services at Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your body's response to interferon beta-1a.
Do not let anyone else use your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription. It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription over-the-counter medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements.
You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
Interferon Beta-1a Intramuscular Injection pronounced as in ter feer' on. Why is this medication prescribed? How should this medicine be used?
Other uses for this medicine What special precautions should I follow? What special dietary instructions should I follow? What should I do if I forget a dose? What side effects can this medication cause? What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication? Brand names. Interferon beta-1a intramuscular injection is used to treat adults with various forms of multiple sclerosis MS; a disease in which the nerves do not function properly and people may experience weakness, numbness, loss of muscle coordination, and problems with vision, speech, and bladder control including: clinically isolated syndrome CIS; nerve symptom episodes that last at least 24 hours , relapsing-remitting forms course of disease where symptoms flare up from time to time , or secondary progressive forms course of disease where relapses occur more often.
Other uses for this medicine. What special precautions should I follow? Before using interferon beta-1a, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to interferon beta-1a, any other interferon medications Betaseron, Extavia, Plegridy, Rebif , any other medications, human albumin, natural rubber, latex, or any of the ingredients in interferon beta-1a intramuscular injection.
Ask your pharmacist or check the Medication Guide for a list of the ingredients. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. If you become pregnant while using interferon beta-1a, call your doctor immediately. Alcohol can increase the risk that you will develop serious side effects from interferon beta-1a.
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