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Interferon Beta-1aIInterferon Beta-1aInterferon Beta-1aEnglishPharmacyNANABrain;Spinal CordDrugs and SupplementsCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2001-01-15T05:00:00Z8.2000000000000059.30000000000001043.00000000000Drugs (A-Z)Drug A-Z<p class="akh-article-overview">Your child needs to take the medicine called interferon beta-1a. This information sheet explains what interferon beta-1a does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they receive this</p><p>Your child needs to take the medicine called interferon beta-1a (say: in-ter-FEER-on bay-ta). This information sheet explains what interferon beta-1a does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they receive this medicine. </p><h2>How should you give your child interferon beta-1a?</h2> <p>Follow these instructions when you give your child interferon beta-1a:</p> <ul><li>Interferon beta-1a is given by injection or needle into the muscle. Give injections into the muscle exactly as your child's nurse or doctor showed you. </li> <li>Make sure that you ask your nurse, doctor, or pharmacist to show you how to mix the medicine. </li> <li>Give your child interferon beta-1a at the same time each week. Give the dose in the evening, if possible. Pick a day and time that is easy for you so that you do not miss a dose. </li> <li>Give <a href="/Article?contentid=62&language=English">acetaminophen</a> (like Tempra or Tylenol) to your child before interferon beta-1a, if your child has felt like they have the flu after receiving interferon beta-1a. Continue to give <a href="/Article?contentid=62&language=English">acetaminophen</a> to your child as directed for the next 24 hours after they receive interferon beta-1a. </li></ul><h2>What should you do if your child misses a dose of interferon beta-1a?</h2> <p>If your child misses a dose of interferon beta-1a:</p> <ul><li>Give your child the missed dose as soon as you remember. </li> <li>Give your child the next dose at the usual time. Wait at least 2 days between doses. For example, if the usual dose day is Monday and you remember on Thursday, give the dose when you remember. Then return to Monday dosing. If the usual dose day is Monday and you remember on Saturday, give the dose. Wait 2 days. Give the next dose on Tuesday. Then return to Monday dosing. <br></li></ul><h2>What are the possible side effects of interferon beta-1a?</h2> <p>Your child may have some of these side effects while they take interferon beta-1a. But usually your child will not need to see a doctor about them. </p> <p>These side effects may go away as your child's body gets used to interferon beta-1a (up to 2 months). Check with your child's doctor if your child has any of these signs or symptoms and they do not go away or they bother your child: </p> <ul><li>headache </li> <li>upset stomach </li> <li>redness and swelling where needle was given </li></ul> <p>Flu-like symptoms may start 2 to 8 hours after receiving interferon beta-1a and stop in 24 to 48 hours. Flu symptoms include:</p> <ul><li>sweating </li> <li>fever </li> <li>chills </li> <li>weakness </li> <li>muscle aches </li></ul> <h3>Most of the following side effects are not common, but they may be a sign of a serious problem. Call your child's doctor right away or go to the Emergency Department if your child has any of these signs: </h3> <ul><li>seizures (fits) </li> <li>pale lips or skin </li> <li>mood change </li> <li>unusual tiredness </li></ul><h2>What other important information should you know about interferon beta-1a?</h2><ul><li>Interferon beta-1a contains albumin, a human blood product. Talk to your child's doctor about any concerns you may have about blood products. </li><li>When your child starts interferon beta-1a, they may feel worse for a few days or weeks before starting to feel better.</li><li>Use needles and syringes only once. Discard used needles and syringes in the special container given to you. When the container is full, safely dispose of it as you were told. </li><li>Keep interferon beta-1a in the refrigerator. Do not freeze this medicine or let it get hot. Unmixed interferon beta-1a may be left out of the refrigerator for up to 30 days, if a refrigerator is not available and as long as the temperature where it is kept is less than 25℃. After 30 days out of the refrigerator, throw away any interferon beta-1a that you have not used. </li><li>Interferon beta-1a must be given within 6 hours once it has been mixed. Throw it away after 6 hours.</li><li>You can help decrease the chances of your child becoming sore at the injection site by:</li><ul><li>allowing interferon beta-1a to come to room temperature before giving </li><li>rotating sites of injection, as instructed </li><li>changing the needle before giving </li><li>using proper injection method </li><li>cooling the injection site area (with a cold cloth or cold pack) </li><li>massaging the injection site after interferon beta-1a is given </li></ul><li>Interferon beta-1a may make your child's skin more likely to sunburn. Make sure your child covers their skin and head with clothing and a hat when outside. Your child should also use sunscreen (a cream that protects the skin from the sun). Look for a sunscreen that says it protects against the sun's ultraviolet rays, called UVA and UVB rays. The sunscreen should have a sun protection factor, called SPF, of at least 15. Ask your pharmacist to help you pick the right sunscreen. </li><li>If your child could get pregnant, she should use some kind of birth control while getting interferon beta-1a. Tell the doctor right away if your child may be pregnant. </li><li>Check with your child's doctor or pharmacist before you give your child any other medicine, even medicines you can buy without a doctor's order (prescription). </li><li>Keep all medicines out of your child's sight and reach.<br></li></ul>
Interféron béta-1aIInterféron béta-1aInterferon Beta-1aFrenchPharmacyNANABrain;Spinal CordDrugs and SupplementsCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2010-03-15T04:00:00Z000Drugs (A-Z)Drug A-Z<p>La présente fiche de renseignements explique comment agit l'interféron béta-1a, comment l'administrer et quels effets secondaires.</p><p>Votre enfant doit prendre un médicament qui se nomme « interféron béta-1a ». La présente fiche de renseignements explique comment agit l'interféron béta-1a, comment l'administrer et quels effets secondaires ou quels problèmes pourrait ressentir votre enfant pendant qu'il prend ce médicament. </p><h2>Comment administrer ce médicament à votre enfant</h2> <p>Suivez les instructions suivantes pour donner de l'interféron béta-1a à votre enfant : </p> <ul><li>L'interféron béta-1a est administré au moyen d'une injection ou d'une aiguille, et ce, directement dans le muscle. Injectez le médicament dans le muscle exactement comme l'infirmière ou le médecin de votre enfant vous a montré de le faire. </li> <li>Assurez-vous de demander à l'infirmière, au médecin ou au pharmacien comment mélanger le médicament. </li> <li>Administrez l'interféron béta-1a à votre enfant au même moment toutes les semaines, préférablement le soir. Choisissez un jour et une heure dont vous vous souviendrez facilement afin de ne manquer aucune dose. </li> <li>Si votre enfant se sentait enrhumé après avoir reçu l'interféron béta-1a, donnez de l'acétaminophène (comme du Tempra ou du Tylenol) à votre enfant avant de lui donner le médicament. Continuez de donner l'acétaminophène à votre enfant comme on vous a indiqué de le faire, et ce, pendant les 24 heures qui suivent l'injection d'interféron béta-1a. </li></ul><h2>Que faire si votre enfant manque une dose?</h2> <p>Si votre enfant a manqué une dose d'interféron béta-1a, faites ce qui suit :</p> <ul><li>Donnez-lui la dose manquée dès que vous y pensez. </li> <li>Donnez-lui la prochaine dose à l'heure habituelle. Attendez au moins 2 jours entre les doses. Par exemple, si vous donnez la dose habituelle le lundi et que vous n'y pensez que le jeudi, donnez-lui la dose dès que vous y pensez. Puis, donnez-lui la prochaine dose le lundi comme d'habitude. Si vous donnez la dose habituelle le lundi et que vous n'y pensez que le samedi, donnez-lui la dose. Attendez 2 jours. Donnez-lui la prochaine dose le mardi. Puis reprenez l'horaire du lundi comme avant. </li></ul><h2>Quels sont les effets secondaires possibles de ce médicament?</h2> <p>Votre enfant pourrait éprouver certains des effets secondaires suivants pendant qu'il prend de l'interféron béta-1a. Habituellement, il n'est pas nécessaire de consulter un médecin à ce sujet. </p> <p>Ces effets secondaires pourraient se dissiper au fur et à mesure que le corps de votre enfant s'habitue à l'interféron béta-1a (ce qui peut prendre jusqu'à 2 mois). Consultez le médecin de votre enfant si ce dernier affiche un ou plusieurs des effets secondaires suivants, s'ils ne se dissipent pas ou s'ils le dérangent : </p> <ul><li>Maux de tête </li> <li>Maux d'estomac </li> <li>Rougeur et enflure à l'endroit où le liquide est injecté</li></ul> <p>Votre enfant pourrait afficher des symptômes similaires à ceux de la grippe dans les 2 à 8 heures qui suivent l'injection d'interféron béta-1a. Ces symptômes devraient se résorber dans les 24 à 48 heures qui suivent. Ces symptômes peuvent comprendre :</p> <ul><li>de la transpiration; </li> <li>de la fièvre; </li> <li>des frissons; </li> <li>un sentiment de faiblesse; </li> <li>des douleurs musculaires. </li></ul> <h3>La plupart des effets secondaires suivants ne sont pas courants et pourraient laisser présager un problème grave. Téléphonez immédiatement au médecin de votre enfant ou rendez-vous à la salle d'urgence avec votre enfant si ce dernier affiche l'un des effets secondaires suivants : </h3> <ul><li>Crises (accès) </li> <li>Lèvres ou peau pâle</li> <li>Sautes d'humeur</li> <li>Fatigue inhabituelle</li></ul><h2>Autres renseignements importants au sujet de ce médicament</h2><ul><li>L'interféron béta-1a contient de l'albumine, un produit sanguin humain. Si vous avez des préoccupations au sujet des produits sanguins humains, discutez-en avec votre médecin. </li><li>Lorsque votre enfant commence le traitement à l'interféron béta-1a, il pourrait se sentir moins bien pendant quelques jours ou quelques semaines avant de commencer à se sentir mieux.</li><li>N'utilisez les aiguilles et les seringues qu'une seule fois. Jetez les aiguilles et les seringues usagées dans le contentant spécial que l'on vous a donné. Lorsque le contenant est plein, disposez du contenant comme on vous a dit de le faire. </li><li>Conservez l'interféron béta-1a au réfrigérateur. Ne congelez pas ce médicament et ne le laissez pas à l'extérieur du réfrigérateur. L'interféron béta-1a qui n'a pas encore été mélangé peut être conservé à température ambiante pendant un maximum de 30 jours si aucun réfrigérateur n'est disponible mais seulement si la température est de moins de 25 °C. Après 30 jours à température ambiante, jetez tout interféron béta-1a qui n'a pas été utilisé. </li><li>Une fois mélangé, il faut donnez l'interféron béta-1a dans les 6 heures qui suivent. Après ce délai, veuillez le jeter.</li><li>Vous pouvez diminuer la douleur à l'endroit de l'injection en faisant ce qui suit :</li><ul><li>Permettez à l'interféron béta-1a d'atteindre la température ambiante avant de l'administrer</li><li>Faites une rotation des sites d'injection, comme on vous a indiqué de le faire</li><li>Changez l'aiguille avant d'administrer le médicament</li><li>Utilisez une méthode d'injection adéquate</li><li>Refroidissez le site d'injection (avec une serviette froide ou un bloc réfrigérant) </li><li>Massez le site d'injection après l'administration de l'interféron béta-1a </li></ul><li>L'interféron béta-1a pourrait rendre la peau de votre enfant plus sensible au soleil. Assurez-vous que votre enfant couvre sa peau et sa tête avec des vêtements et un chapeau lorsqu'il est à l'extérieur. Votre enfant devrait également utiliser un écran solaire (une crème qui protège la peau du soleil) qui protège contre les rayons ultraviolets du soleil, soit les rayons UVA et UVB. L'écran solaire devrait avoir un facteur de protection solaire, soit un FPS, d'au moins 15. Demandez au pharmacien de vous aider à choisir un écran solaire adéquat. </li><li>S'il y a des possibilités que votre fille tombe enceinte, elle devrait utiliser une méthode contraceptive pendant qu'elle prend de l'interféron béta-1a. Informez votre médecin immédiatement si vous croyez que votre fille pourrait être enceinte. </li><li>Consultez le médecin ou le pharmacien de votre enfant avant de donner tout autre médicament à votre enfant, même des médicaments disponibles sans ordonnance (prescription).<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start" aria-hidden="true"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end" aria-hidden="true"></span><br></li></ul>

 

 

 

 

Interferon Beta-1a158.000000000000Interferon Beta-1aInterferon Beta-1aIEnglishPharmacyNANABrain;Spinal CordDrugs and SupplementsCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2001-01-15T05:00:00Z8.2000000000000059.30000000000001043.00000000000Drugs (A-Z)Drug A-Z<p class="akh-article-overview">Your child needs to take the medicine called interferon beta-1a. This information sheet explains what interferon beta-1a does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they receive this</p><p>Your child needs to take the medicine called interferon beta-1a (say: in-ter-FEER-on bay-ta). This information sheet explains what interferon beta-1a does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they receive this medicine. </p><h2>What is this interferon beta-1a?</h2> <p>Interferon beta-1a is a type of medicine called an interferon. Interferons are made by your child's body. Interferon beta-1a is used for certain types of multiple sclerosis. This medicine is a preventer medicine. Interferon beta-1a may slow down the disease and reduce the number of flare-ups. Interferon beta-1a will not cure multiple sclerosis. </p> <p>You may also hear interferon beta-1a called by its brand name, Avonex.</p><h2>How should you give your child interferon beta-1a?</h2> <p>Follow these instructions when you give your child interferon beta-1a:</p> <ul><li>Interferon beta-1a is given by injection or needle into the muscle. Give injections into the muscle exactly as your child's nurse or doctor showed you. </li> <li>Make sure that you ask your nurse, doctor, or pharmacist to show you how to mix the medicine. </li> <li>Give your child interferon beta-1a at the same time each week. Give the dose in the evening, if possible. Pick a day and time that is easy for you so that you do not miss a dose. </li> <li>Give <a href="/Article?contentid=62&language=English">acetaminophen</a> (like Tempra or Tylenol) to your child before interferon beta-1a, if your child has felt like they have the flu after receiving interferon beta-1a. Continue to give <a href="/Article?contentid=62&language=English">acetaminophen</a> to your child as directed for the next 24 hours after they receive interferon beta-1a. </li></ul><h2>What should you do if your child misses a dose of interferon beta-1a?</h2> <p>If your child misses a dose of interferon beta-1a:</p> <ul><li>Give your child the missed dose as soon as you remember. </li> <li>Give your child the next dose at the usual time. Wait at least 2 days between doses. For example, if the usual dose day is Monday and you remember on Thursday, give the dose when you remember. Then return to Monday dosing. If the usual dose day is Monday and you remember on Saturday, give the dose. Wait 2 days. Give the next dose on Tuesday. Then return to Monday dosing. <br></li></ul><h2>What are the possible side effects of interferon beta-1a?</h2> <p>Your child may have some of these side effects while they take interferon beta-1a. But usually your child will not need to see a doctor about them. </p> <p>These side effects may go away as your child's body gets used to interferon beta-1a (up to 2 months). Check with your child's doctor if your child has any of these signs or symptoms and they do not go away or they bother your child: </p> <ul><li>headache </li> <li>upset stomach </li> <li>redness and swelling where needle was given </li></ul> <p>Flu-like symptoms may start 2 to 8 hours after receiving interferon beta-1a and stop in 24 to 48 hours. Flu symptoms include:</p> <ul><li>sweating </li> <li>fever </li> <li>chills </li> <li>weakness </li> <li>muscle aches </li></ul> <h3>Most of the following side effects are not common, but they may be a sign of a serious problem. Call your child's doctor right away or go to the Emergency Department if your child has any of these signs: </h3> <ul><li>seizures (fits) </li> <li>pale lips or skin </li> <li>mood change </li> <li>unusual tiredness </li></ul><h2>What other important information should you know about interferon beta-1a?</h2><ul><li>Interferon beta-1a contains albumin, a human blood product. Talk to your child's doctor about any concerns you may have about blood products. </li><li>When your child starts interferon beta-1a, they may feel worse for a few days or weeks before starting to feel better.</li><li>Use needles and syringes only once. Discard used needles and syringes in the special container given to you. When the container is full, safely dispose of it as you were told. </li><li>Keep interferon beta-1a in the refrigerator. Do not freeze this medicine or let it get hot. Unmixed interferon beta-1a may be left out of the refrigerator for up to 30 days, if a refrigerator is not available and as long as the temperature where it is kept is less than 25℃. After 30 days out of the refrigerator, throw away any interferon beta-1a that you have not used. </li><li>Interferon beta-1a must be given within 6 hours once it has been mixed. Throw it away after 6 hours.</li><li>You can help decrease the chances of your child becoming sore at the injection site by:</li><ul><li>allowing interferon beta-1a to come to room temperature before giving </li><li>rotating sites of injection, as instructed </li><li>changing the needle before giving </li><li>using proper injection method </li><li>cooling the injection site area (with a cold cloth or cold pack) </li><li>massaging the injection site after interferon beta-1a is given </li></ul><li>Interferon beta-1a may make your child's skin more likely to sunburn. Make sure your child covers their skin and head with clothing and a hat when outside. Your child should also use sunscreen (a cream that protects the skin from the sun). Look for a sunscreen that says it protects against the sun's ultraviolet rays, called UVA and UVB rays. The sunscreen should have a sun protection factor, called SPF, of at least 15. Ask your pharmacist to help you pick the right sunscreen. </li><li>If your child could get pregnant, she should use some kind of birth control while getting interferon beta-1a. Tell the doctor right away if your child may be pregnant. </li><li>Check with your child's doctor or pharmacist before you give your child any other medicine, even medicines you can buy without a doctor's order (prescription). </li><li>Keep all medicines out of your child's sight and reach.<br></li></ul>https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/ICO_DrugA-Z.pngInterferon Beta-1aInterferon Beta-1aFalse

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