Interferon alfa-n3 and LidoPen

• Generic Name: interferon alfa-n3
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Alferon N

Interferon alfa-n3 is made from human proteins. Interferons help the body fight viral infections.

Interferon alfa-n3 is used to treat genital warts that occur on the outside of the body. This medication is for use only in people who are at least 18 years old.

Interferon alfa-n3 is usually given after other medications have been tried without successful treatment of genital warts.

Interferon alfa-n3 may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: lidocaine
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: UAD Caine, Xylocaine HCl, Xylocaine-MPF, Lidoject 1, Xylocaine Dental Cartridges, Lidoject 2, Xylocaine Duo-Trach Kit, Xylocaine HCl For Spinal, L-Caine, Dilocaine, Nervocaine, Truxacaine, Anestacaine

Lidocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.

Lidocaine injection is used to numb an area of your body to help reduce pain or discomfort caused by invasive medical procedures such as surgery, needle punctures, or insertion of a catheter or breathing tube.

Lidocaine injection is sometimes used to treat irregular heart rhythms that may signal a possible heart attack.

Lidocaine injection is also given in an epidural (spinal block) to reduce the discomfort of contractions during labor.

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