Pegasys

Indication of Pegasys:

Hepatitis C is inflammation of the liver caused by the Hepatitis C virus. Some people who are infected with the Hepatitis C virus may progress to develop chronic Hepatitis C, and in these cases Pegasys can be used for treatment of the disease.

Action of Pegasys:

Interferon-alpha is the name of a chemical messenger, or cytokine, made by cells in the body. This cytokine has at least two important roles; it protects your cells from infection by hepatitis C virus (HCV), and it helps the bodys immune system fight HCV. The "Peg" in Pegasys stands for polyethylene glycol. When Peg is attached to interferon, it provides a protective barrier that shields the interferon from being broken down, thus prolonging the time it remains in the blood. Regular interferon needs to be injected at least three times weekly. Pegasys only has to be injected once a week, and also appears to be stronger than regular interferon.

Dose Advice of Pegasys:

The recommended Pegasys dose is 180

• Pegasys

• Intron a
• Intron a redipen
• Peg intron
• Pegasys
• Pegatron combination therapy