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Dr. Aditya Singh

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Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer

Immunostimulants

Alpheon

(interferon alfa-2a)

Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range

BioPartners GmbH

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.

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Key Information

Salt / Composition

interferon alfa-2a

Category

Immunostimulants

Manufacturer

BioPartners GmbH

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