Peginterferon beta-1a Subcutaneous and Streptozocin Intravenous

• Generic Name: peginterferon beta-1a
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Plegridy, Plegridy Pen, Plegridy Pen Starter Pack, Plegridy Starter Pack

Peginterferon beta-1a injection is used to treat the relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Peginterferon beta-1a will not cure MS, but it may slow some of the disabling effects and decrease the number of relapses of the disease. Peginterferons are natural substances that are produced in the body to help fight infections. Peginterferon beta-1a is a synthetic (man-made) version of these substances.

Peginterferon beta-1a is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: streptozocin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Zanosar

Streptozocin belongs to the group of medicines known as alkylating agents. It is used to treat cancer of the pancreas.

Streptozocin seems to interfere with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. It also directly affects the way the pancreas works. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be affected by streptozocin, other effects will also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor. Other effects may not be serious but may cause concern. Some effects may not occur for months or years after the medicine is used.

Before you begin treatment with streptozocin, you and your doctor should talk about the good streptozocin will do as well as the risks of using it.

Streptozocin is to be given only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.