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PEG intron

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PEG-Intron is an antiparasite agent which is a kind of antibiotic and antimicrobial.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Antiparasite drug

Brands

Peginterferon alfa 2b

Generic Drug

Peginterferon alfa 2b

Side Effects

Common

Cough
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Fatigue
Alopecia
Musculoskeletal pain
Chills
Itchy rash
Diarrhea
Muscle pain
Dizziness
Dry or cracking skin
Feeling anxious
Fever
Headache
Difficulty concentrating
Itching or burning
Joint pains
Irritation at injection site
Numbness or tingling
Aching muscles
Blurred vision
Loss of appetite
Abnormal sense of taste
Hair loss
Painful swollen joints
Paresthesia
Unintentional weight loss
Itchy skin
Reduced appetite
Cloudy or blurred vision
Decreased taste

Serious

Hearing loss
Hypersensitivity
Low blood pressure
Vision loss
Suicidal thoughts
Bleeding in the back of the eye

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