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What is infergen?

Generic Name: interferon alfacon-1
Other Brand Names: interferon alfacon-1
Interferon alfacon-1 is a protein. Interferons are released in the body in response to viral infections. Interferons are important for fighting viruses in the body, regulating reproduction of cells, and regulating the immune system.
Interferon alfacon-1 is used to treat chronic hepatitis C.
Interferon alfacon-1 may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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Posts on infergen (1515)

Pegasys vs Infergen - Hepatitis C Community

- Dec 17, 2009
I will probably need to try treatment again. Last time was 2005. Needed to stop very ear...

Infergen side effects - Hepatitis C Community

- Jul 14, 2009
Hey All, My husband is on his 4th month of infergen treatments. Recently his tongue has b...

INFERGEN ? - Hepatitis C Community

- Feb 21, 2009
I FEEL LIKE I JUST CRAWLED OUT FROM UNDER A ROCK. I WAS TREATED WITH PEGINTRON AND RIBOVIRO...

Infergen and/or Alinia for non responders - Hepatitis C Community

- Jan 14, 2009
My situation is similar to many millions of others as I am Geno 1, have had hepc for 35 yea...

Lonestar, other Infergen Folks - Hepatitis Social Community

- Apr 16, 2008
I just got labs again, my ALT and AST are up again, GI was concerend about them. ALT was ...
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