Infergen (Interferon Alfacon-1) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Infergen Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Infergen)?

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember, and then call your doctor to ask when you should use your next dose. Do not go back to your regular dosing schedule without talking to your doctor. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose (Infergen)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include fever, chills, loss of appetite, and muscle pain.

What should I avoid while using interferon alfacon-1 (Infergen)?

Avoid drinking alcohol if you are also taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) while using interferon alfacon-1.

What other drugs will affect interferon alfacon-1 (Infergen)?

Tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially drugs that weaken your immune system, such as:

cancer medicine;
steroids such as prednisone, dexamethasone (Decadron, Hexadrol) fluticasone (Flonase, Advair), mometasone (Asmanex, Nasonex), and others;
medicines to treat autoimmune disorders such as arthritis, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, or Crohn's disease; or
medicines used to prevent organ transplant rejection.

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with interferon alfacon-1. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about interferon alfacon-1.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with other, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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