Pegasys

• Pegasys
• Pegasys Proclick

• Adefovir Dipivoxil
• Baraclude
• Copegus
• Daklinza
• Entecavir
• Epclusa
• Epivir HBV
• Harvoni
• Hepsera
• Incivek
• Infergen
• lamiVUDine
• Ledipasvir-Sofosbuvir
• Mavyret
• Moderiba
• Moderiba (1000 MG Pack)
• Moderiba (1200 MG Pack)
• Moderiba (600 MG Pack)
• Moderiba (800 MG Pack)
• Olysio
• Peg-Intron
• Peg-Intron Redipen
• Peg-Intron Redipen Pak 4
• Pegasys
• Pegasys ProClick
• PegIntron
• Rebetol
• Ribasphere
• Ribasphere RibaPak (1000 Pack)
• Ribasphere Ribapak (1200 Pack)
• Ribasphere RibaPak (600 Pack)
• Ribasphere RibaPak (800 Pack)
• RibaTab (1000 MG Pack)
• RibaTab (1200 MG Pack)
• RibaTab (800 MG Pack)
• Ribavirin
• Sofosbuvir-Velpatasvir
• Sovaldi
• Technivie
• Tyzeka
• Vemlidy
• Victrelis
• Viekira Pak
• Viekira XR
• Vosevi
• Zepatier

• Injectable

• By injection

Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin. It is usually given in the upper thighs or stomach.

Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

Injection routeYou will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas.

This medicine is available in 2 forms: vial and prefilled syringe.

Prefilled syringe: Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.Check the liquid in the syringe. It should be clear and colorless to light yellow. Do not use it if it is cloudy or has particles in it. If there is foam, put it back in the refrigerator for later use.Allow the syringe to warm to room temperature.Remove and throw away the rubber cap from the tip of the syringe barrel.With one hand, hold the syringe by the barrel. With your other hand, hold the needle close to the hub where the green needle cover connects to the syringe.Push the needle onto the syringe and tighten by using an easy twisting motion in the direction of the arrow.Pull the green needle cover back from the needle toward the syringe barrel. Do not remove it.Hold the syringe and needle tightly. Gently rock the plastic needle shield back and forth for removal. Remove the plastic needle shield by pulling it straight off.If you see large air bubbles in the syringe, hold the syringe with the needle pointing up and tap the syringe to bring air bubbles to the top. Press the plunger in slightly to push air bubbles out of the syringe.Pinch the skin firmly between your thumb and forefinger. Hold the syringe like a pencil at a 45 to 90 degree angle to your skin. With a quick "dart-like" motion, push the needle into the skin as far as it will go.Gently push the plunger rod all the way down until empty.

Vial: Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.Check the liquid in the vial. It should be clear and colorless to slightly yellowish. Do not use it if it is cloudy or has particles in it.Allow the vial to warm by gently rolling it in the palms of your hands for 1 minute. Do not shake.Remove the plastic cap from the top of the vial. Clean the rubber stopper.Remove the needle cap. Fill the syringe with air by pulling back on the plunger to the mark on the syringe barrel that matches the prescribed dose.Hold the vial on a flat surface. Do not touch the cleaned rubber stopper. Push the needle straight down through the middle of the rubber stopper on the vial. Slowly inject all the air from the syringe into the air space above the solution. Do not inject air into the fluid.Keep the needle in the vial. Turn the vial upside down. Slowly pull back on the plunger to fill the syringe with the medicine to the prescribed dose.Do not remove the needle from the vial. Lay the vial and syringe on its side on your flat work surface until you are ready to inject.If you see large air bubbles in the syringe, hold the syringe with the needle pointing up and tap the syringe to bring air bubbles to the top. Press the plunger in slightly to push air bubbles out of the syringe.Pinch the skin firmly between your thumb and forefinger. Hold the syringe like a pencil at a 45 to 90 degree angle to your skin. With a quick "dart-like" motion, push the needle into the skin as far as it will go.Gently push the plunger rod all the way down until empty.

Injection routeUse a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

Missed dose: Fewer than 2 days late: Use your medicine as soon as you can, then go back to your regular schedule the next week.More than 2 days late: Call your doctor for instructions.Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Injection routeIf you store this medicine at home, keep it in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Do not leave this medicine out of the refrigerator for more than 24 hours. Protect it from light.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to peginterferon alfa-2a.

This medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it together with ribavirin during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Female patients and female partners of male patients must use 2 forms of birth control during treatment with these medicines and for 6 months after the last dose. Female patients must have regular pregnancy tests during combination treatment.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, other liver disease, diabetes, thyroid problems, an autoimmune disorder (including psoriasis, lupus, or arthritis), bleeding problems, heart or blood vessel disease, heart rhythm problems, or high blood pressure. Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart attack, stroke, cancer, depression, or drug addiction.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Depression or suicidal thoughtsHeart problemsNew or worsening diabetes, thyroid problems, or autoimmune disordersEye or vision problemsLiver problemsNew or worsening lung problemsIncreased risk for infectionPancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Serious skin reactionsSlowed growth in childrenPeripheral neuropathy (nerve problem)

This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

You could still give hepatitis B or hepatitis C to other people while you are using this medicine.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Vision changes, blurred vision, trouble reading, or eye pain

This medicine may increase mental or emotional problems. This may lead to thoughts of suicide and violence. Talk with your doctor right away if you have any thoughts or behavior changes that concern you. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has a history of bipolar disorder or suicide attempts.

This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

Some medicines can affect how peginterferon alfa-2a works. Tell your doctor if you are using azathioprine, methadone, telbivudine, theophylline, or medicines to treat HIV or AIDS (including zidovudine).

Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

This medicine may cause the following problems:New or worsening diabetes, thyroid problems, or autoimmune disordersVision changes or eye problemsNew or worsening lung problemsHigh blood pressure, heart rhythm problems, or other heart problemsSerious allergic reactions (can be life-threatening)Slowed growth in children

You could still give hepatitis B or hepatitis C to other people while you are using this medicine.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Vision changes, blurred vision, trouble reading, eye pain
• Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness
• Fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
• Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash
• Bloody or severe diarrhea
• Chest pain that may spread to your arms, jaw, back, or neck, trouble breathing, unusual sweating, faintness
• Unusual thoughts or behaviors, depression, thoughts of hurting yourself or others
• Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
• Mild flu-like symptoms, including muscle aches, headache, low fever, or tiredness
• Mild diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting
• Hair loss
• Redness, pain, itching, or bruising where the shot was given