Interferon beta-1b is a medication that is commonly prescribed to treat multiple sclerosis. This eMedTV resource describes interferon beta-1b in more detail and further explores its effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.
Interferon beta-1b is used for treating multiple sclerosis in adults with relapsing forms of the disease. This eMedTV segment discusses interferon beta-1b uses in more detail, including possible off-label uses for the medication.
Common side effects of interferon beta-1b may include muscle pain, flu-like symptoms, and insomnia. This eMedTV article lists other commonly reported interferon beta-1b side effects and explains which side effects may require medical attention.
Most people start with a low interferon beta-1b dosing and slowly work up to the full dose. As this eMedTV page explains, the usual starting interferon beta-1b dose is 0.0625 mg. This dosage may be gradually increased to the full dosage -- 0.25 mg.
Zidovudine and theophylline are medicines that may cause drug interactions with interferon beta-1b. As this eMedTV Web page explains, interferon beta-1b interactions can lead to high drug levels in your blood and increase your risk for side effects.
Interferon beta-1b can affect your liver function. As this eMedTV article explains, knowing the precautions and warnings with interferon beta-1b can be helpful because the drug can cause problems in people with certain existing medical conditions.
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