Avonex (Interferon Beta 1A)

Prescription medicineOnly Available By Prescription

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What is a Generic Drug?

A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.

The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.

Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.

Description

Avonex is a prescription medication for multiple sclerosis treatment used to treat relapse-remitting MS, active secondary progressive MS, or to treat clinically isolated syndrome. It is a biologic medication that is injected into muscles to help slow disability progression from MS, reduce relapses, and to lower the number of brain lesions on MRI. The active ingredient in this medication - Interferon-beta 1a - works to reorient your immune system so that nerve fibers are not attacked to the same extent and it also contributes to decreased inflammation.

Directions

Patients prescribed this medication are to self-administer 1 Avonex injection per week.

Take Avonex dose pack out of refrigerator 30 minutes prior to injection.

Hold cap and bend at 90-degree angle until cap pops off.

Hold the Avonex pen upright. 

Press the needle on the prefilled syringe glass tip.

Turn the needle to the right (clockwise) gently until it is tight and firmly attached.

Inject into upper arm or thigh.

Choose a different injection spot for each injection.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Avonex is Interferon-beta 1a.

Cautions

Inform your doctor of any history of blood clots, liver problems, heart problems, thyroid disorder, autoimmune diseases or are being treated for mental illness before beginning on Avonex.

Also discuss with your doctor if you drink in excess of 3 alcoholic drinks on average per week.

Use of Avonex injections may not be appropriate if you have an allergy to rubber or latex.

Medication should only be used when pregnant or breastfeeding if a doctor approves it.

Interactions

Negative drug interactions risks are possible between Avonex and other Rx and OTC medications, including amantadine / zolpidem / aspirin / atorvastatin / baclofen / clonazepam / glatiramer / gabapentin / ibuprofen / levothyroxine / lisinopril / pregabalin / metformin / omeprazole / modafinil / sertraline / topiramate / tramadol.

Inform your doctor of all medications you are currently taking before receiving a prescription and going to buy Avonex online.

Side Effects

Side effects from using Avonex are possible, and some users may experience low blood cell counts, skin change at injections sites, stomach pain, flu symptoms or abnormal liver function tests. If any side effects are experienced you may want to discontinue use and talk to your doctor again about multiple sclerosis treatment medication alternatives.




IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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