Interferon beta 1a avonex

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News article confused me, because interferon beta-1a is available in the U.S. (as Avonex and Rebif). However, the official release clarifies that "the trial was conducted with the human serum albumin-free formulation of interferon beta-1a," and that isn't available in the U.S. So while I don't know the difference, it's not really a new drug they're using here. Nevertheless, the study's approach to treatment, and its positive results, is interesting.

It is produced by recombinant DNA technology using genetically engineered Chinese Hamster Ovary cells into which the human interferon beta gene has been introduced. The amino acid sequence of AVONEX® is identical to that of natural human interferon beta.

Morning! I'm looking for a little help researching anaphylaxis reaction with recombinant interferon beta 1a. I don't need the amount of cases in the reporting or if it has happened. I'm more-so seeking clinical/scientific case reports that discuss various testing mechanisms when hypersensitive or anaphylaxis reactions were though to be cause by the interferon.

First off, you always have the right in this country to refuse a medication or any kind of treatment. Likewise a physician can refuse to treat someone who doesn't follow his/her recommendations. So it does go both ways. Does the doctor feel the welts are an allergic reaction or will be permanent? Next, I am on Avonex and am, I think, doing well on it. The once a week shot is not a problem for me.

Are you facing a decision about choosing a med? Of the four approved for use in MS, three are Interferons (specifically beta-1a) and one, Copaxone is not. They are all about equally effective in RRMS. Do you have concerns about being on an interferon?

Now Rebif is exactly the same interferon as AVonex, Interferon-beta-1a. It is used at a higher dose and more often. Betaseron is Interferon-beta-1b. I have not read that there would be a difference in action if you moved to the "1b" as opposed to staying with the "1a" form. But, you might ask your doc. Now, the reality is that the DMDs do not work for everyone.

Through the MS LifeLines Access Made Simple program, you may be eligible to get Rebif® (interferon beta-1a) at no cost, or for no more than $50 per month, for up to one year of treatment. Best of all, MS LifeLines takes care of all the paperwork.... http://www. mslifelines. com/rebif/insurance/ access-made-simple. jsp?intcmp The following assistance programs info provided by MSAA...msassociation.

( AVONEX, REBIF,COPAXONE BETA, TYSABRI?) I AM ,I HAVE TRIED ALL, GETTING READY TO TRY BETA, MY DOC WONT PUT ME ON TYSABRI, AFTER THIS WHATS NEXT? I DONT WANT TO GIVE UP. I'M SO DEPRESSED I'M AFARID IM GONNA BE ALLERGIC TO BETA THAN WHAT? PENNY K.

I got mixed advice when I was taking interferon. The pharmacist and the injection nurse at the clinic I attend both told me to wear a face mask around people, because they were sure I was taking something that would lower my immune system. But when the Rebif nurse visited me at home, she explained that the type of interferon we take (interferon beta 1a or 1b) affect T cells, and don't have a seriously averse affect on our immune systems.

Earlier Phase 2 studies showed that treatment with alemtuzumab reduced the accumulation of disability and the frequency of relapses in people with early relapsing-remitting MS, compared to Rebif® (interferon-beta-1a-rebif/index.aspx, interferon beta-1a, EMD Serono, Inc. and Pfizer, Inc.). (New England Journal of Medicine 2008 359;17:30-45) Rebif is a registered trademark of EMD Serono, Inc. and Pfizer, Inc. http://www.nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?

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