Betaseron

Manufactured by Berlex Inc. This medicine is an interferon used to treat relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. Ingredient Interferon Beta 1b Caution SOME PATIENTS BECOME depressed or suicidal while taking this medicine. If you begin to feel depressed or suicidal, contact your doctor. THIS MEDICINE COMMONLY CAUSES flu-like symptoms. Using this medicine at night may lessen these symptoms. YOU MAY EXPERIENCE REDNESS, PAIN, SWELLING, OR IRRITATION at the injection site. Ask your doctor for suggestions so that you do not use the same injection site repeatedly. Do not make an injection into skin that is tender, red, or hard. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.

Brand Name
Betaseron

Common Name
interferon beta-1b

Where Can I order Betaseron From? Can I buy Betaseron at Canadian Prices?

Yes, if you are from the U.S. then you can buy Betaseron at Canadian prices. Currently we will only accept an order for Betaseron from U.S. and Canadian residents. Both U.S. and Canadian residents require a prescription to purchase Betaseron and when you order Betaseron it will be delivered with express shipping.

How does Betaseron work? What will Betaseron do for me?

Betaseron belongs to a class of medications known as immunomodulators. It is used to reduce the frequency of exacerbations (worsening of symptoms) in people suffering with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

Multiple sclerosis is caused by the body's own defense system attacking the lining of the nerves of the body. Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis is associated with worsening of the disease followed by remission (a period of normal or near normal health). Betaseron works by slowing down the attack of the body's defense cells on the nerves. This helps to reduce the frequency of exacerbations that a person with multiple sclerosis experiences.

Your doctor may have suggested Betaseron for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.

Do not share Betaseron with anyone, even if they have the same symptoms as you.

How should I use Betaseron?

Betaseron is given by injection. A doctor or trained health professional will instruct you in the preparation and self-injection technique of Betaseron. The recommended adult dose is 0.25 mg (8 MIU) injected s.c. (subcutaneously, meaning under the skin) every other day. In some cases the doctor may prescribe a lower dose (4 MIU every other day) for two weeks before increasing the dose to the recommended adult dose.

Many things can affect the dose of Betaseron that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. Your doctor may recommend a different dose than the ones listed here. This medication should be used only as recommended by your doctor. If you miss a dose of medication, use it as soon as you remember.

Betaseron should be kept at room temperature, between 15°C and 30°C.

See the package insert for instructions on choosing the injection site, preparing the injection, and injecting the medication. After mixing, the vial or syringe containing the medication should be kept in a refrigerator and used within three hours. It is very important that you use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

What form(s) does Betaseron come in?

Betaseron is available as a dry powder in a vial that is mixed with a diluent prior to use.

Each vial contains 0.3 mg of Betaseron (9.6 MIU). Nonmedicinal ingredients: albumin human USP and mannitol USP as stabilizers. Each pre-filled diluent syringe contains sodium chloride 0.54%.

Who should NOT take Betaseron?

Betaseron should not be used by people who are allergic to natural or recombinant interferon beta, albumin human, or any other ingredient of the product
What side effects are possible with this medication?

The Betaseron side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your health professional. They may be able to help you to deal with some of the effects.

The following Betaseron side effects may go away as your body becomes used to the medication; check with your doctor if they continue or become bothersome.

More common
constipation
diarrhea
dizziness
laryngitis (loss of voice)
menstrual pain or other changes
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
anxiety
drowsiness
hair loss
nervousness
vomiting
Contact your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common
abdominal pain
break in the skin at place of injection, with blue-black discoloration, swelling, or drainage of fluid
flu-like symptoms including chills, fever, generalized feeling of discomfort or illness, increased sweating, and muscle pain
headache or migraine
hives, itching, or swelling at place of injection
high blood pressure
irregular or pounding heartbeat
pain at place of injection
redness or feeling of heat at place of injection
stuffy nose
Less common
breast pain
bloody or cloudy urine
changes in vision
cold hands and feet
difficult, burning, or painful urination
fast or racing heartbeat
frequent urge to urinate
pain
pelvic pain
swollen glands
troubled breathing
unusual weight gain
Rare
abnormal growth or lump in breast
bleeding problems
bloating or swelling
changes in menstrual periods
confusion
convulsions (seizures)
cysts (abnormal growths filled with fluid or semisolid material)
decreased sexual ability in males
depression with thoughts of suicide
dry, puffy skin
easy bruising of the skin
feeling cold
hyperactivity
increased muscle tone
increased urge to urinate
itching on body areas other than the site of injections
loss of memory
problems in speaking
red, itching, or swollen eyes
swelling of front part of neck
unusual weight loss
yellow eyes or skin

Some people may experience Betaseron side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking Betaseron.

Are there any other precautions or warnings for Betaseron?

Liver damage: This medication may cause severe liver damage. This side effect is rare, but can be very serious. It usually occurs in the first six months of treatment, but may also occur later in treatment. Your doctor will test your liver function regularly while you are taking this medication. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any of the signs of liver damage, including yellow eyes or skin, easy bruising of the skin, nausea and vomiting, itching, or abdominal pain. People with a history of poor liver function, alcohol abuse, or active liver disease should be closely monitored by their doctor while taking this medication.

Heart disease: People with heart disease should be closely monitored by their doctors while using this medication.

Pregnancy: There are no adequate or well-controlled studies on the use of this medication by pregnant women. Women of childbearing age should take reliable birth control measures. If you become pregnant while using Betaseron, stop treatment and talk with your doctor.

Breast-feeding: There is a potential for serious adverse reactions in infants whose mothers are using this medication. A decision should be made to stop breast-feeding or stop the medication, taking into consideration the importance of Betaseron to the mother.

Children and adolescents: The safety and effectiveness of this medication has not been established for those 18 years and younger.

 

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