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The PEG-INTRON®
(Peginterferon alfa-2b) Powder for Injection REDIPEN® is the first and
only pen delivery system approved for administering pegylated interferon
therapy. It contains the same medication as the
PEG-INTRON vial, and is designed to make preparing
and injecting PEG-INTRON®; easier than
ever.
"With the small needle, self-priming feature and large,
easy-to-read dosing knob, PEG-INTRON
REDIPEN® is designed to help patients feel confident that they are
getting an accurate dose and offers an easy-to-use alternative for people who
may be intimidated by a traditional needle and syringe
system."
— Bruce R. Bacon,
M.D.
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Administering medication with the
PEG-INTRON REDIPEN® involves a few
preparatory steps, such as assembling supplies and washing your hands, mixing
the medication, setting the dose, injecting the medication, and then disposing
of the PEG-INTRON REDIPEN®. All of the
supplies you will need are included in the
PEG-INTRON REDIPEN® package, referred to
as the dosing kit.
You may want to watch an instructional video on the PEG-INTRON
REDIPEN®. *Please note that this link will direct you to a page outside
of the Be In Charge website.
Your Health Care
Provider Will Demonstrate. Your health care provider will show
you how to prepare and measure your dose, and how to inject yourself before
beginning treatment. For more detail about how to use the
PEG-INTRON REDIPEN®, see the Medication Guide.
What's included in the dosing
kit?
The dosing kit accompanying the PEG-INTRON
REDIPEN® includes:
- A PEG-INTRON REDIPEN® - The
pen body contains one dual-chamber cartridge - one chamber contains
PEG-INTRON® and the other chamber contains
sterile water
- Two alcohol swabs - For cleaning the rubber membrane and
injection site
- A tray - Plastic tray with holder to keep pen upright while you
prepare the PEG-INTRON®
dose
- A self-priming injection needle
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