Peginterferon alfa-2b Subcutaneous and Zeruvia

• Generic Name: peginterferon alfa-2b
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: PegIntron, Sylatron, PegIntron Redipen

Peginterferon alfa-2b injection is a synthetic (man-made) version of substances normally produced in the body to fight infection. Peginterferon alfa-2b injection is used alone or together with ribavirin and another drug called a hepatitic C virus (HCV) NS3/4A protease inhibitor (such as telaprevir or boceprevir) to treat chronic hepatitis C infection. It is used for patients who have never been treated by alpha interferons. The combination treatment of peginterferon alfa-2b and ribavirin is used to treat adults and children 3 years of age and older who show symptoms of liver damage.

Peginterferon alfa-2b injection is also used to prevent malignant melanoma (a type of skin cancer) from coming back after it has been removed by surgery. Peginterferon alfa-2b should be started within 84 days of surgery to remove lymph nodes containing cancer.

Peginterferon alfa-2b is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: lidocaine / menthol topical
• Dosage Forms: patch
• Other Brand Names: ELenzaPatch, Endoxcin, LenzaPatch, Lidodextrapine, Limencin, Provenza, Puroxcin, Reciphexamine, Relyyks, Synvexia, Terocin, Zeruvia, Icy Hot Lidocaine Plus Menthol, LevigoLT, Veltrix, Capzasin Quick Relief, Zostrix Diabetic Pain Relief, Zostrix Hot & Cold Therapy, AvaDERM, LenzaGel, LidozenGel, NuLido

• It is used to ease muscle and joint aches and pain.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.