Avonex and Rydex

• 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: brompheniramine / codeine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Mar-cof BP, M-End WC, Rydex, Mesehist WC, CPB WC

Brompheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Codeine is a narcotic cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Rydex is a combination medicine used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, cough, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Rydex will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

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