Avonex and Ferrous gluconate

• Generic Name: interferon beta-1a
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Avonex, Rebif, Avonex Prefilled Syringe, Avonex Pen, Rebif Rebidose, Rebif Rebidose Titration Pack, Rebif Titration Pack

Avonex (interferon beta-1a) is made from human proteins. Interferons help the body fight viral infections.

Avonex is used to treat relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults.

Avonex will not cure MS, it will only decrease the frequency of relapse symptoms.

• Generic Name: ferrous gluconate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ferate, Fergon, Ferralet, Simron

Ferrous gluconate is a type of iron. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. In your body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin) and myoglobin (MY o glo bin). Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs. Myoglobin helps your muscle cells store oxygen.

Ferrous gluconate is used to treat or prevent iron deficiency anemia (a lack of red blood cells caused by having too little iron in the body).

Ferrous gluconate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.