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==Diseases for which it was used==
 
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==History of changes in FDA indication==
 
==History of changes in FDA indication==
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== Patient Drug Information==
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*[https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2015/103836s5182lbl.pdf Interferon gamma-1b (Actimmune) Package Insert]<ref>[https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2015/103836s5182lbl.pdf Interferon gamma-1b (Actimmune) Package Insert]</ref>
  
 
==Also known as==
 
==Also known as==
 
*'''Brand name:''' Actimmune
 
*'''Brand name:''' Actimmune
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==References==
  
 
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[[Category:Subcutaneous medications]]
 
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[[Category:Immunotherapeutic]]
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[[Category:Interferon gammas]]
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[[Category:Ovarian cancer medications (historic)]]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 00:58, 29 June 2024

General information

Class/mechanism: Immune system activator; binds to cell surface receptors that modulate many downstream intracellular signal transduction pathways.
Route: SC
Extravasation: no information

For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias or the prescribing information.

Diseases for which it was used

History of changes in FDA indication

  • 1999-02-25: Initial FDA approval

Patient Drug Information

Also known as

  • Brand name: Actimmune

References