Interferon alfa-2b
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Type of medication
| Interferon alfa-2b | |
|---|---|
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| INN | |
| Drug class | |
| Routes of administration | Intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous |
| Pregnancy category | |
| Bioavailability | |
| Metabolism | |
| Elimination half-life | 2-3 hours |
| Excretion | Renal |
| Legal status | |
| CAS Number | 99210-65-8 |
| PubChem | 135346 |
| DrugBank | DB00011 |
| ChemSpider | |
| KEGG | D00743 |
Interferon alfa-2b is a recombinant protein used in the treatment of various viral infections and cancer. It is a type of interferon, which are proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, and tumor cells. Interferon alfa-2b is produced using recombinant DNA technology and is marketed under the brand name Intron A.
Medical uses
Interferon alfa-2b is used to treat a variety of conditions, including:
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Hairy cell leukemia
- Malignant melanoma
- Follicular lymphoma
- Condylomata acuminata (genital warts)
- Kaposi's sarcoma in HIV/AIDS patients
Mechanism of action
Interferon alfa-2b works by binding to specific receptors on the surface of cells, initiating a complex signaling pathway that leads to the expression of numerous genes. These genes are involved in:
- Inhibiting viral replication
- Enhancing the immune response
- Inhibiting cell proliferation
- Inducing apoptosis (programmed cell death)
Administration
Interferon alfa-2b can be administered via several routes, including:
Side effects
Common side effects of interferon alfa-2b include:
- Flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, muscle aches)
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Hair loss
History
Interferon alfa-2b was one of the first recombinant proteins to be approved for medical use. It was developed in the 1980s and has since been used to treat millions of patients worldwide.
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