Alferon N Side Effects

Generic name: interferon alfa-n3

Note: This document contains side effect information about interferon alfa-n3. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Alferon N.

Applies to interferon alfa-n3: injectable solution.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, chest tightness, wheezing, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• chest pain or pressure;

• a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;

• blurred vision;

• a hoarse voice; or

• low white blood cell counts--fever, mouth sores, skin sores, sore throat, cough.

Common side effects may include:

• headache;

• vomiting;

• fever, chills, flu-like symptoms; or

• joint or muscle pain.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to interferon alfa-n3: injectable solution.

Musculoskeletal

Very common (10% or more): Myalgia (45%)

Common (1% to 10%): Back pain, muscle cramps, stiff shoulders, arthralgia^[Ref]

Other

Very common (10% or more): Chills (87%), fever (81%), malaise (65%), influenza-like symptoms (30%), fatigue (14%)

Common (1% to 10%): Left groin lymph node swelling, hot sensation on bottom of feet, fatigue, edema, shaking/shivering, ringing in the ears^[Ref]

Nervous system

Very common (10% or more): Headache (10%)

Common (1% to 10%): Dizziness, tongue hyperesthesia, numbness, lightheadedness, tingling of legs/feet, numbness in hands, numbness in fingers^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Very common (10% or more): Nausea (48%), vomiting (29%)

Common (1% to 10%): Dyspepsia/heartburn, diarrhea, strange taste in mouth, increased salivation, sore mouth/stomatitis, dry mouth, mucositis, constipation, upset stomach, throat tightness^[Ref]

Hematologic

Very common (10% or more): Decreased white blood cell count (11%)

Common (1% to 10%): Abnormal hemoglobin level, abnormal platelet count^[Ref]

Dermatologic

Common (1% to 10%): Pruritus, papular rash on neck, photosensitivity, herpes labialis, sweating^[Ref]

Psychiatric

Common (1% to 10%): Depression, nervousness, insomnia, confusion, inability to concentrate^[Ref]

Respiratory

Common (1% to 10%): Nose/sinus drainage, pharyngitis, nosebleed, coughing^[Ref]

Local

Very common (10% or more): Application site disorders (e.g., itching, pain) (12%), soreness at injection site (10%)^[Ref]

Ocular

Common (1% to 10%): Visual disturbances, blurred vision, pain on ocular rotation^[Ref]

Genitourinary

Common (1% to 10%): Dysuria^[Ref]

Immunologic

Common (1% to 10%): Swollen lymph nodes^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Very common (10% or more): Chest pain (10%)

Common (1% to 10%): Hypotension, vasovagal reaction, heat intolerance, hot flush, flushed face^[Ref]

Metabolic

Very common (10% or more): Anorexia (68%)

Common (1% to 10%): Abnormal alkaline phosphatase, thirst^[Ref]

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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