Peginterferon alfa-2a and SymlinPen 120

• Generic Name: peginterferon alfa-2a
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Pegasys, Pegasys ProClick Autoinjector, Pegasys Prefilled Syringe

Peginterferon alfa-2a is used to treat chronic hepatitis B or C. peginterferon alfa-2a is also used to treat chronic hepatitis B when the virus begins to damage the liver.

Peginterferon alfa-2a is used to treat hepatitis B in adults and children who are at least 3 years old. Peginterferon alfa-2a is used to treat hepatitis C in adults and children who are at least 5 years old.

Peginterferon alfa-2a is often used in combination with another medicine called ribavirin, or with other medicines to treat hepatitis C.

Peginterferon alfa-2a may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: pramlintide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: SymlinPen 120, SymlinPen 60, Symlin

SymlinPen 120 is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the body. This medicine lowers blood sugar in three ways. It slows the rate that food moves from your stomach to your intestines, which keeps your blood sugar from rising too fast. This medicine also lowers the amount of glucose (sugar) your liver produces. Lastly, this medicine triggers the feeling of fullness after meals to help control your appetite and decrease how much food you eat.

SymlinPen 120 is used together with insulin to treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This medicine is usually given after other diabetes medicines have been tried without success.

SymlinPen 120 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.