peg intron redipen instructions

Yes they are different molecules. Pegasys (alpha 2a) is a larger molecule and stays in the body longer at higher concentrations. Pegintron (alpha 2b) is a small molecule and a week after injection the concentration in the body is very low. if you search you will be able to find studies that support either one being more effective. some people don't cure with one, but are able to cure with the other.

Okay...I get it now. Good call on the Pegasys vs Peg Intron.

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Peg-Intron Redipen is designed to be patient-friendly with features such as an easy-to-read dial-up dosing button for precise, individualized weight- based dosing of Peg-Intron, a self-priming action that automatically removes air bubbles from the pen prior to patient self-administration and a small needle size (30-gauge) to minimize patient discomfort.

I was advised to reduce my Peg Intron due to low platelets. I accidentally did 150 mcg. in week five due to getting the wrong Redipen then in week six I started reducing. Platelets bounced back up around 70 so I've kept my dose at 96 mcg. My weight is down to 165 lbs. from 175 lbs. so I am now injecting the recommended dose of Peg Intron. This took me about two hours to do this morning so I must be feeling better on my 2nd day off Incivek.

I don’t know which meds you’re taking; Pegasys or PEG-Intron, but you might consider calling their patient hotline and bring this up with their educating nurse. From the years I’ve been in here, I don’t believe an *excursion* to room temperature for a day or two will break down the proteins involved. Northern hemisphere=cool ambient temperatures? Better to confirm this with someone authoritative, though :o). Can you ask the flight attendant to put the container in the on board refrigerator?

Pegasys or PegIntron Redipen? If the Redipen the instructions anticipate a few dribbles and that it should not be a concern. Also, if Redipen I never figured out how to 'draw back' it was a one-way trip all the way. If pegasys prefilled, make sure the needle is pushed on firmly. From memory, I think that both suggest that the syringe stays in the target for a few more seconds after the plunger is full depressed. You might re-read the directions for the one you use.

Kind of like a time release (sort of) .The 2 manufacturers of PEG being Roche (pegasys) and Sherring Plough (Peg-Intron). The main difference between those two is the molecule size. Some ask and argue which is better and which has the least side effects. It seems to be split. Depending on who you talk to. I hope that helps.

I asked my doctor for pegasys over peg intron. He addressed my concerns and told me sx's for me would be similar with either drug and kinetics were similar for both with regard to initial suppression of the virus. I had read about peaks and troughs with peg intron. He said that was dated info. Ok, so we decided to stay with peg intron. Now...about dosage. Can anyone explain why pegasys is one dose fits all and peg intron is weight based? I will get 80 mcg with weight at 114 lbs.

I just took my first shot of Peg Intron Friday night, and I got pretty sick, but thank God after I stayed in bed the next day I felt better. Do these reactions happen every time you inject it or does your body eventually get use to it. Also my viral load is only 300 and I have genotype 1. Can anyone give me more information about my Hep C being cured after this treatment or does it ever get cured?

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t have as good as a viral load drop as I did with the Peg-Intron. I had more sides with the Peg-Intron but a bigger viral load drop. I hope for you, that all the rest of your treatment day are sides free.

He uses Pegasys and my GI doctor (whom I love) uses peg-intron. My question for all peg-intron users is how bad have your sx been? The doctor I saw today said pegasys seems to have less sx, but of course not all people react the same way. I love my GI doctor and want to treat with him, but am I making a mistake by going Peg-Intron? Thanks for your input. My stats: 26 years old, really healthy, active female, geno 3a, VL 949,000. No biopsy done Thanks!

As a result of its controlled-release mechanism, Locteron was dosed half as frequently as PEG-Intron. PEG-Intron is one of two currently marketed pegylated interferon products for the treatment of hepatitis C, a market that currently exceeds $2.5 billion in worldwide sales. Additional results from SELECT-2 demonstrated the substantial tolerability advantages of Locteron.

Just confirm that she had used Peg-Intron (pegelated) or Intron (simple interferone) previously. I think your mom should consult with good specilaist as he/she will first assess the condition of your mom whether she is in condition to support Treatment or not. seems to be from Pakistan or india ???

I use the redipen for the peg, and fill my own syringes for the procrit. I've had good luck with the redipen. I like the teensy weensy needle, too short for me to get it wrong. Also, I'm not dulling the needle by piercing the drug vial first, its so small and so sharp that I don't even feel it. With the syringe I always feel the shot more, because the needle is dull (and also because procrit stings a bit.

I found out two weeks ago that the HCV virus is back and so I have begun Week 1 of treatment. My doctor has prescribed Peg-Intron since I had so many side-effects with Pegasys. Does anyone have any experience with both Pegasys and Peg-Intron? I am genotype 1, stage 3, grade 0-1. I took my first injection a few days ago and Peg-Intron completely wiped me out with feel and aches and pains but I am trying to accept what is to come and hope that my experience with the first tratment will help me.

I am taking my first shot of neupogen right now and there are no instructions with it (Mail Order Pharmacy) the instructions just use phamplet provided by health care provider. That didnt happen either. I already take the Redipen and no how to give myself the shots but don't know where or anything else. Does it matter?

Well, if your HBV DNA wasn't all that high before your Peg Intron, it's not surprising that you would go UND. As long as you stay HBV DNA UND on Peg Intron, your HepB is being managed well. It's obviously the desired outcome. Here's the thing, you have a timeframe for Peg Intron for HCV treatment. I think your doc will stop Peg Intron based on HCV because there's no timeframe for HBV.

I finished treatment with Peg-Intron and Ribavirin in 2007, after a 24 week course. I acheived non-detectable levels of HCVRNA after 4 weeks of treatment. I have, however, since relapsed. My current doctor would like to retreat with Infergen and Ribavirin, with the belief that the HCV virus has developed some form of immunity to the pegylated interferon.

s weight is 60 kg and dr. recommend her 80 microgram dose of peg-intron injections with 400mg Virex capsulse. While I have read on Peg-intron literature that its dose is given by weight. For monotherapy use 0.5 microgram/kg/week. For combination therapy 1.5 microgram/kg/week...i think my mother case is combination therapy (injections + capsules).And for 60 kg weight injection dose should be 100 micrograms. Please advise.

I was taking Incivek, ribaviran and peg intron. I had a pre surgery physical today and my EKG came up slightly abnormal than the previous one I had before treatment. My question is can the aftermath of these drugs affect the heart? I'm supposed to have a meniscus repair done on the 27th and my cardiologist suggests I have a CT scan of my heart. Any insight would be appreciated.

I have taken 6 shots with the redipen and have to get out that set of instructions each time. I am afraid I will push the plunger in before I put the needle in my thigh. LOL - I think you got your dose ...... may have been in powder form but surely dissolved in your blood!

SVR for Peg-Intron plus Rebetol combination therapy is 41% for genotype 1, and 82% for genotypes 2 through 6. Peg-Intron is a reconstituted powder that is dosed according to a person's weight. Roche’s Pegasys plus Copegus: SVR for Pegasys plus Copegus combination therapy is 44-51% for genotype 1, and 70-82% for genotypes 2 through 6. Pegasys is a ready-made solution that is dosed at 180µg regardless of a person's weight.

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