INTERFERON GAMMA 1B-INJECTABLE (cont.)
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: heart problems (e.g., arrhythmias, heart failure or disease), seizure disorders, nervous system problems (e.g., tremor, problems walking, chronic dizziness), low blood cell counts (e.g., neutropenia, thrombocytopenia), any allergies (especially to other interferon products). This drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the risk of serious side effects for a pregnant woman. Consult your doctor for more details. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: drugs that may suppress your immune system (e.g., cancer chemotherapy, prednisone, cyclosporine). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood counts, liver and kidney function) will be performed to monitor your progress and/or possible side effects.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, contact your doctor to establish a new dosing schedule.
STORAGE: Store in the refrigerator between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not freeze. Do not leave vials out of the refrigerator for greater than 12 hours. Discard any unused portion of the vial or any vials left out of the refrigerator for greater than 12 hours.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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