Interferon alpha multi-subtype (natural human interferon alpha): International drug information (concise)

For abbreviations, symbols, and age group definitions used in Lexicomp (show table)

International Brand Names

International Brand Names by Country

For country code abbreviations (show table)

(SE) Sweden: Multiferon;
(TH) Thailand: Interferon alfanative

Index Terms

Alpha-Interferon Multi-Subtype;
HuIFN-alpha-Le;
Multi-Subtype Alpha-Interferon;
Natural Human Alpha-Interferon;
Natural IFN-alpha;
nIFN-alpha

Pharmacologic Category

Interferon

Reported Use

First and/or second-line treatment (rescue therapy) of viral and malignant diseases include: Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), hairy cell leukemia, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, malignant melanoma, and renal cell carcinoma

Dosage Range

Adults: SubQ: High-risk malignant melanoma (after resection and 2 doses of dacarbazine): 3 million international units 3 times per week for 6 months

Product Availability

Product available in various countries; not currently available in the US

Dosage Forms

Injection, solution: 6 int. units/mL (1 mL) [contains albumin]

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Interferon alpha multi-subtype (natural human interferon alpha): International drug information (concise)