Rebif Side Effects

Rebif | interferon beta-1a injection side effects and adverse reactions include the following:

skin discomfort at injection site
fatigue
flu-like symptoms
back ache
abdominal pain
general malaise
pain in the bones
fatigue
changes in urination
vision problems
allergic reaction
changes in mood or behavior
chest pain
seizure

Warnings & Recalls for Rebif

Tell your doctor if you have a history of mood disorder or behavioral problems before using Rebif. This drug may increase the risk of depression in some individuals.
Tell your doctor if you have a history of kidney, heart, or liver problems before using Rebif.
Rebif may lower your white blood cell count which may lead to other health problems. Tell your doctor if you have a weakened immune system before beginning treatment with Rebif.
This product is derived from human blood and it is important that patients know the risks that this carries, which may mean the transmission of certain diseases (though this has never happened with Rebif).
If you are pregnant, breast feeding, or thinking of becoming pregnant, tell your doctor before taking Rebif. It is unknown what this drug may do to unborn children or pregnant women.

Rebif Treatment and Use

Rebif | Interferon beta-1a is a subcutaneous injection marketed by both EMD Serono and Pfizer that is used to treat the symptoms of relapsing multiple sclerosis. It belongs to a class of medications known as immunomodulators, and is a form of protein that the human body’s cells produce to counter different types of infections.

How does Rebif work?

The exact mechanism of action for Rebif is unknown. Rebif is interferon therapy. It is believed that interferon beta-1 decreases the severity of MS flare-ups and will slow down the advancement of the disease in the body, though it will not cure it.

Rebif dosage

Rebif | interferon beta-1a comes as an injection that is to be administered just under the skin at three times a week. You will start at a lower dose (22 mcg) and slowly titrate up to a higher dose (up to 44 mcg). Your doctor will tell you both how to administer the drug and how much of it you should use.

Other Names for Rebif

Brand name:

Rebif

Generic (unavailable):

Interferon beta-1a