Peginterferon beta-1a (63 ug/0.5ml + 94ug/0.5ml) (PLEGRIDY) – Uses, Dosage & Brands in UAE

About Peginterferon beta-1a (63 ug/0.5ml + 94ug/0.5ml)

Class:|Immunomodulator, Interferon Use:|Treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) Adult dose:|Starting dose: 63 µg subcutaneously on day 1, 94 µg on day 15, and 125 µg on day 29 and every 14 days thereafter Pediatric dose:|Safety and efficacy not established in pediatric patients Side effects:|Flu-like symptoms, injection site reactions, headache, myalgia, fever, chills, nausea, fatigue Contraindications:|Hypersensitivity to interferon beta or peginterferon, or any compon

Drug Class

|Immunomodulator, Interferon

Uses & Indications

|Treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS)

Storage Requirements

|Store in a refrigerator at 2°C to

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: BIOGEN IDEC LIMITED (Berkshire-United Kingdom), Denmark

Package Size

2 Pre-filled Pen (0.5ml Pre-filled pen of 63ug+0.5ml Pre-filled pen of 94ug)

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 4525.50

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

|Starting dose: 63 µg subcutaneously on day 1, 94 µg on day 15, and 125 µg on day 29 and every 14 days thereafter

Pediatric Dose

|Safety and efficacy not established in pediatric patients

Side Effects

|Flu-like symptoms, injection site reactions, headache, myalgia, fever, chills, nausea, fatigue

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

Peginterferon beta-1a (63 ug/0.5ml + 94ug/0.5ml) – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE