Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Alpheon
(interferon alfa-2a)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
Adult patients with histologically proven chronic hepatitis C who are positive for hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibodies or HCV RNA and have elevated serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) without liver decompensation.The efficacy of Interferon alfa-2a in the treatment of hepatitis C is enhanced when combined with ribavirin. Alpheon should be given alone mainly in case of intolerance or contra-indication to ribavirin.
Common Brand Names for this Composition
The following popular commercial brand names contain interferon alfa-2a as their active ingredient composition:
Pegasys
pharmaand GmbH
Alpheon
BioPartners GmbH
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
interferon alfa-2a
Category
Immunostimulants
Manufacturer
BioPartners GmbH
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