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OVERDOSE

There is limited experience with overdosage. In the clinical studies, a few subjects accidentally received a dose greater than that prescribed. There were no instances in which a participant in the monotherapy or combination therapy trials received more than 10.5 times the intended dose of PegIntron (peginterferon alfa-2b) . The maximum dose received by any subject was 3.45 mcg/kg weekly over a period of approximately 12 weeks. The maximum known overdosage of REBETOL was an intentional ingestion of 10 g (fifty 200 mg capsules). There were no serious reactions attributed to these overdosages. In cases of overdosing, symptomatic treatment and close observation of the patient are recommended.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

PegIntron (peginterferon alfa-2b) is contraindicated in patients with:

PegIntron (peginterferon alfa-2b) /REBETOL combination therapy is additionally contraindicated in:

  • women who are pregnant. REBETOL may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. REBETOL is contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant. If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to a fetus [see Use in Specific Populations].
  • men whose female partners are pregnant
  • patients with hemoglobinopathies (e.g., thalassemia major, sickle-cell anemia)
  • patients with creatinine clearance < 50 mL/min

Last reviewed on RxList: 7/10/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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