What Are the Common Avonex Side Effects?
Avonex is a beta interferon drug, and British researchers have found that this beta interferon drug can delay multiple sclerosis.
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- Avonex
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- beta interferon drugs
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- British researchers
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- Delay Multiple Sclerosis
- Avonex is a beta interferon drug, and British researchers have found that this beta interferon drug can delay multiple sclerosis.
- BiogenIdec and FDA announce that Biogen Idec's Avonex drug for multiple scleroderma can cause severe liver damage
- Avonex is one of the most commonly used drugs in the treatment of recurrent MS worldwide and has been approved for use in the United States for more than 15 years. Avonex is suitable for patients with relapsed MS, which can slow physical disability and reduce the chance of clinical deterioration. Its efficacy has been confirmed in patients with MS, including patients with first clinical episodes, and patients with MRI characteristics consistent with MS.
- Avonex should be used with caution in patients with depression or other mood disorders, as well as in patients with epilepsy. Pregnant women should disable Avonex. Patients should also be monitored for signs of liver damage. Few cases of allergic reactions have been reported. Patients with heart disease should be closely monitored. Regular blood biochemical and hematological tests are recommended during Avonex treatment.
- The most common side effects associated with Avonex treatment are flu-like symptoms, including chills, fever, myalgia, and fatigue.