ALFERON N

Interferon Alfa-N3 (Human) (Murine) (Avian) 5,000,000U/1mL, Solution for injection

Alcohol

· Severity: Major

· Notes for Consumers: You should alcoholic drinks while receiving Interferon alfa therapy. Alcohol may increase the risk for liver damage while on this treatment. You may feel drowsy, or more tired when taking these drugs together. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how Interferon alfa affects you.

· Notes for Professionals: Consider the potential risk of interferon alfa products used in combination with known hepatotoxic drugs or other products (e.g., alcohol) prior to use. Monitor hepatic function during interferon beta treatment. Patients should be advised to avoid drinking alcohol to reduce the chance of injury to the liver during inteferon alfa treatment. Alcohol may also potentiate drowsiness and dizziness. Patients who develop dizziness, confusion, somnolence, and fatigue with interferon alfa treatment should be cautioned to avoid driving or operating machinery.

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