Medicine information AVONEX 30mcg BIO-SET 30mcg(6 mil.UI) powder and solvent for solution for injection
- Product code:
- W42705001
- Quantity:
- 4
- Indicated for:
- multiple sclerosis
- Route of administration:
- injectable
- Substance:
- interferon beta 1A (interferon)
- ATC
- L03AB07 — Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents | Immunostimulants | Immunostimulants | Interferons
Interferon beta-1A is a medication used for the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis. It works by modulating the immune response, reducing the frequency of relapses and slowing disease progression.
The medication is administered as a subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, as directed by a doctor, usually once or several times a week. It is important for patients to follow the treatment regimen and undergo regular check-ups.
Patients should be aware of potential side effects, such as flu-like symptoms, injection site reactions, or fatigue. It is important to inform the doctor of any unusual symptoms.
Common side effects include flu-like symptoms, injection site reactions, and fatigue. In rare cases, severe reactions such as depression or liver impairment may occur. Patients should be informed of these risks before starting treatment.
The medication is administered as a subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, as directed by a doctor, usually once or several times a week. It is important for patients to follow the treatment regimen and undergo regular check-ups.
Patients should be aware of potential side effects, such as flu-like symptoms, injection site reactions, or fatigue. It is important to inform the doctor of any unusual symptoms.
Common side effects include flu-like symptoms, injection site reactions, and fatigue. In rare cases, severe reactions such as depression or liver impairment may occur. Patients should be informed of these risks before starting treatment.
General data about AVONEX 30mcg BIO-SET 30mcg(6 mil.UI)
- Substance:
- interferon beta 1A
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-07-2020
- Product code:
- W42705001
- Strength:
- 30mcg(6 mil.UI)
- Pharmaceutical form:
- powder and solvent for solution for injection
- Quantity:
- 4
- Product type:
- Original
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for interferon beta 1A
Strengths available for interferon beta 1A
- 22mcg/0.5ml
- 30mcg
- 30mcg(6 mil.UI)
- 30mcg/0.5ml
- 44mcg
- 44mcg/0.5ml
- 8.8mcg/22mcg
Official documents
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- Source institution
- EMA
- Document language
- English
- Source record: first published
- 19/03/2009
- Source record: last updated
- 26/05/2026