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Interferon Beta-1A (Interferon beta-1a 12million units/0.5ml solution for

injection pre-filled syringes)
Side effects
Information specific to: Interferon beta-1a 12million units/0.5ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes when used in Multiple
sclerosis and other demyelinating conditions.
Side-effects
A medicine is only made available to the public if the clinical trials have shown that the benefits of taking the medicine outweigh the risks.
Once a medicine has been licensed, information on the medicine's effects, both intended and unintended, is continuously recorded and updated.
Some side-effects may be serious while others may only be a mild inconvenience.
Everyone's reaction to a medicine is different. It is difficult to predict which side-effects you will have from taking a particular medicine, or whether you will have any
side-effects at all. The important thing is to tell your prescriber or pharmacist if you are having problems with your medicine.
Very common: More than 1 in 10 people who have Interferon beta-1a
abnormal laboratory test results
blood and bone marrow problems
flu or flu-like symptoms
headaches
injection site problems such as inflammation - seek medical advice if you get swelling, broken skin or pooling of fluid under the skin where you have injected
Interferon beta-1a
Common: More than 1 in 100 people who have Interferon beta-1a
depression - seek immediate medical advice if you experience depression
diarrhoea
difficulty sleeping
fever
hair loss
itching
jointpain
musclepain or tenderness
nausea
pain at the injection site
rigors
skin rash or rashes
tiredness
vomiting
Uncommon: More than 1 in 1000 people who have Interferon beta-1a
abscess or a lump at the injection site
breathing difficulties
eye or eyesight problems
increased sweating
injection site infections
liver problems - seek medical advice if you develop jaundice
necrosis at the injection site. To help avoid necrosis at the injection site you should carefully follow your medical team's instructions on how to inject Interferon
beta-1a and change the place where you inject it from time to time. If you are worried about the appearance of the injection site seek medical advice
seizures
thromboembolism
thyroid problems or worsening of thyroid problems
urticaria
Rare: More than 1 in 10,000 people who have Interferon beta-1a
anaphylactic reactions
angioedema
autoimmune problems
cellulitis at the injection site
erythema multiforme or erythema multiforme-like reactions
lupus or lupus-like problem
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
suicide attempt - seek immediate medical advice if you have thoughts of committing suicide
The frequency of these side-effects is unknown
difficulty in walking
heart problems or worsening of heart problems
hypoaesthesia
muscle spasm
muscle, bone or joint stiffness
neurological problems
paraesthesiae
production of antibodies to Interferon beta-1a
The following side effects have been reported in people who have had medicines similar to Interferon beta-1a. The frequency of these side-effects in people who have
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Interferon beta-1a is not known
bleeding in between menstrual periods
feeling anxious
feeling dizzy
heart problems
heavy or long menstrual periods
loss of appetite
palpitations
vasodilatation
If you feel unwell or if you have concerns about a side-effect, you will need to seek advice. If you feel very ill, get medical help straight away. Contact your prescriber,
pharmacist, nurse or call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.
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and effective. All effective medicines however, can cause side effects.
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