What are the possible side effects of peginterferon alfa-2a (Pegasys)?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using peginterferon alfa-2a and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- confusion, severe depression, thoughts of hurting yourself or others;
- unusual anxiety, aggression, or unusual thoughts or behaviors;
- sudden numbness, weakness, or loss of balance or coordination;
- fever, chills, body...
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What are the precautions when taking peginterferon alfa-2a (Pegasys)?
Before using peginterferon alfa-2a, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to polyethylene glycol (PEG); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: other severe liver disease (e.g., autoimmune hepatitis, hepatic decompensation).
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: psychiatric conditions (e.g., depression), low blood counts (e.g., red cells, white cells, or platelets), heart disease, thyroid problems,...
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