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ROPEGINTERFERON ALFA-2B (ROE peg IN ter FEER on al fa 2b) treats blood and bone marrow cancers in which the body makes too many blood cells. It works by lowering the number of blood cells made by your bone marrow.


BESREMI PEN Lifestyle Interactions

  • Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b 500mcg/0.5mL, Solution for Injection, Prefilled Pen

    • Interaction: Alcohol
    • Severity: Major
    • Notes for Consumers: Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication. Drinking alcohol while taking this medication increases the risk of liver injury. Contact your care team right away if you experience right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, or unusual weakness or fatigue.
    • Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid alcohol consumption while taking alpha interferons. Alcohol consumption increases the risk for hepatic injury.

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