Betaferon 0.25 Mg Injection 15 Ml

• Betaferon 0.25 MG injection is used to treat certain types of multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults. MS is a condition that affects the brain and nerves and can cause problems such as weakness, numbness, or difficulty with movement.
• It is used for relapsing-remitting MS, in which symptoms may worsen for a period and then improve. It may also be used for active secondary progressive MS, in which the condition gradually worsens but may also have new attacks or worsening symptoms. Betaferon may also be used after a first episode of symptoms that could be an early sign of MS, known as clinically isolated syndrome.

• If you have a history of allergy (hypersensitivity) to natural or recombinant interferon beta.
• If you are allergic to human albumin.
• If you are allergic to mannitol or any other ingredient in the formulation.

• Injection site reactions (such as redness, pain, inflammation, swelling)
• Flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, muscle aches, tiredness, sweating)
• Headache
• Weakness (asthenia)
• Pain
• Fever
• Increased muscle tension (hypertonia) and muscle aches
• Low lymphocyte count on blood tests
• Low white blood cell and neutrophil counts
• Increased liver enzymes
• Rash
• Difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
• Stomach pain
• Chills
• Swollen lymph glands
• High blood pressure
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Swelling in the arms or legs
• Urinary urgency
• Bleeding between periods
• Impotence

Other General Warnings

• You have or have had liver problems.
• You have or have had depression, anxiety, or trouble sleeping, or have had thoughts of suicide.
• You have heart problems, including congestive heart failure.
• You have or have had seizures.
• You have blood problems such as easy bruising or bleeding, anemia, or low white blood cell counts.
• You are allergic to interferon beta, human albumin, or mannitol.
• You have a monoclonal gammopathy (an abnormal protein in the blood).
• You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
• You are 65 years or older. There is not enough information to know whether older patients respond differently.
• You plan to have children in the future, as impotence has been reported with this medicine.

• Betaferon 0.25 MG injection is given by injection under the skin (subcutaneously) by a trained healthcare professional in a clinic or hospital setting in doses exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not try to change your dose or schedule without speaking to your doctor.
• Since multiple injections are usually given during treatment, it is suggested to change (rotate) the injection site each time.
• Do not inject into skin that is sore, red, bruised, infected, scabbed, or broken.

• Before mixing, store Betaferon 0.25 MG injection vials at 2°C to 30°C (36°F to 86°F).
• It contains no preservative and is for single use only. After mixing, use it immediately.
• If you cannot use it right away, refrigerate at 2°C to 8°C (35°F to 46°F) and use within 3 hours. Do not freeze. Throw away any unused portion.
• Do not re-use needles, syringes, or vials. Do not recap the needle. Place used needles, syringes, and vials in a closable, puncture-resistant sharps container and dispose of it as advised by your healthcare provider.
• Do not throw them in household trash or recycling.
• Keep Betaferon 0.25 MG injection out of the reach of children and pets.

• Regular blood tests (blood counts and liver tests) are done at 1, 3, and 6 months after starting treatment, and then from time to time.
• Flu-like symptoms are common when starting treatment and usually lessen over time.
• After consulting your doctor, taking a pain reliever or fever reducer on injection days may help relieve symptoms.
• Rotate injection sites and keep a record of where you inject.
• Report any break in the skin, blue-black discoloration, swelling, or fluid draining from an injection site before your next injection.
• Report new or worsening depression, anxiety, trouble sleeping, or thoughts of suicide immediately.
• Inform your doctor immediately if you notice yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, or unusual tiredness.
• Report symptoms such as unusual bruising or bleeding, marked weakness, swelling, or reduced urine output, as these may require evaluation for blood or kidney problems.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Medicines or products that can harm the liver (including alcohol) may increase the risk of liver injury when used with Betaferon 0.25 MG injection. Tell your doctor before starting any new medicine.
• Pain relievers and fever reducers (analgesics and antipyretics) taken on injection days may help lessen flu-like symptoms. Ask your doctor which one is suitable for you.
• Tell your doctor about all prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, supplements, and herbal products you are taking.

Interactions with food items

• Betaferon 0.25 MG injection is given as an injection under the skin, so interactions with food are not expected.