Interferon gamma-1b Disease Interactions
There are 3 disease interactions with interferon gamma-1b:
Interferons (Includes Interferon gamma-1b) ↔ Cardiac Disease
Severe Potential Hazard, High plausibility
Applies to: Congestive Heart Failure, Ischemic Heart Disease, Arrhythmias
Hypertension, arrhythmias, angina, myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy, and congestive heart failure have been reported during interferon therapy. Therapy with interferons should be administered with caution in patients with compromised cardiac function.
References
- "Product Information. Intron A (interferon alfa-2b)." Schering Laboratories, Kenilworth, NJ.
- "Product Information. Avonex (interferon beta-1a)." Biogen, Cambridge, MA.
- "Product Information. Betaseron (interferon beta-1b)." Berlex, Richmond, CA.
Interferons (Includes Interferon gamma-1b) ↔ Cns Dysfunction
Severe Potential Hazard, High plausibility
Applies to: Parkinsonism, Seizures, Psychosis
Reversible CNS effects such as seizures, mental status changes, manic behavior or psychotic reactions, gait disturbances, and dizziness have occurred in patients receiving interferons. Therapy with interferons should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to seizures, psychiatric disorders, or conditions affecting posture or gait.
References
- "Product Information. Intron A (interferon alfa-2b)." Schering Laboratories, Kenilworth, NJ.
- "Product Information. Infergen (interferon alfacon-1)." Amgen, Thousand Oaks, CA.
- "Product Information. Betaseron (interferon beta-1b)." Berlex, Richmond, CA.
Interferons (Includes Interferon gamma-1b) ↔ Myelosuppression
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
Applies to: Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts
Interferons (alfa and gamma) induce a dose-dependent, generally mild, myelosuppression. Leukopenia is the primary manifestation. Thrombocytopenia and anemia occur less frequently. Therapy with interferons (alfa and gamma) should be administered cautiously to patients with bone marrow suppression. Clinical monitoring of hematopoietic function is recommended.
References
- "Product Information. Infergen (interferon alfacon-1)." Amgen, Thousand Oaks, CA.
- "Product Information. Intron A (interferon alfa-2b)." Schering Laboratories, Kenilworth, NJ.
interferon gamma-1b drug Interactions
There are 152 drug interactions with interferon gamma-1b
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Drug Interaction Classification
The classifications below are a general guideline only. It is difficult to determine the relevance of a particular drug interaction to any individual given the large number of variables.
| Major | Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. |
| Moderate | Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. |
| Minor | Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. |
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