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Betaseron
Betaseron is used to treat multiple sclerosis.
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Side Effects
as reported by "The PDR® Family Guide To Prescription Drugs®" |
Multiple Sclerosis is thought to be an
autoimmune disease. Your immune system attacks the myelin sheath that surrounds nerve
cells. This damage leads to muscle weakness, paralysis, poor coordination, balance
problems, fatigue, and possible blindness.
Betaseron is injected under the skin. The drug may be self administered.
Make sure you understand the technique and procedures for preparing the drug and for self-injection.
Side Effects
Diarrhea, constipation, drowsiness, sore throat, runny nose, cystitis (bladder irritation),
breast or pelvic pain, menstrual pain, fatigue, headache, and weight gain may occur.
Notify your doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen. Notify your doctor if a flu-like condition
(with fever, chills, muscle aches, malaise or sweating) occurs. This condition has occurred in people
using Betaseron and may last 10 days or more. Also, notify your doctor if inflammation, irritation,
pain or a change in the appearance of the skin at the injection site occur.
If any of the following effects occur, notify your doctor:
vaginal bleeding, spotting between menstrual cycles, mood changes, suicidal thoughts,
irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
Before using Betaseron tell your doctor your medical history including:
any allergies (e.g., albumin protein allergy), depression/suicidal thoughts.
Betaseron should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if Betaseron is excreted into breast milk.
Consult with your doctor about stopping the drug or stopping breast-feeding.
Betaseron increases sensitivity to the sun. Limit sun exposure.
Drug Interactions
Before you take Betaseron, tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription drugs you are taking, especially:
antipyrine. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Notes:
Lab tests will be done frequently while taking this medication to ensure it is working properly
and to watch for potential side effects. Do not allow anyone else to take Betaseron.
References: (1) Physicians
Desk Reference (PDR) 1997 Edition
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