Administering Medication

Because it is a protein, pegylated alpha interferon must be taken by injection. If it were taken in pill form, stomach acids would break down the medicine before it reached the bloodstream. Injection allows it to enter your bloodstream directly and begin working immediately.

A New Injection Method. There are two methods for injecting pegylated alpha interferon. Follow these links to learn more about each method of administering the medication:

• An easy-to-use pen delivery system: The PEG-INTRON® (Peginterferon alfa-2b) Powder for Injection REDIPEN®, and
• A traditional syringe and vial

Effective hepatitis C treatment means a taking a disciplined approach to improving your condition. You may want to watch other patients describe their experiences with administering the medication.

See Also:

• PEG-INTRON Prescribing Information
• REBETOL® (Ribavirin, USP) Capsules Prescribing Information

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