Interferon, Beta-1a (Systemic)

Brand Names : Avonex, Rebif

Category

• Multiple sclerosis (MS) therapy agent
• Biological response modifier

Description

Interferon beta-1a (in-ter-FEER-on BAY-ta) is used to treat the relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). This medicine will not cure MS, but it may slow some disabling effects and decrease the number of relapses of the disease.

Interferon beta-1a is also used to treat genital warts.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form(s):

Parenteral
• Injection (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Avonex

In Canada -

• Avonex
• Rebif