Names and pronunciation
(in-ter-feer′on) Actimmune
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Drug reference
(in-ter-feer′on) Actimmune
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Func. class.: Biologic response modifier
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Chem. class.: Lymphokine, interleukin type
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USES: Serious infections associated with chronic granulomatous disease, osteopetrosis
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CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hyper- sensitivity to interferon-γ, Escherichia coli–derived products Precautions: Pregnancy, breastfeeding, children <1 yr, cardiac disease, seizure disorders, CNS disorders, myelosuppression
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES • Adult: SUBCUT 50 mcg/m2 (1.5 million units/m2) for patients with surface area >0.5 m2; 1.5 mcg/kg/dose for patients with surface area <0.5 m2; give Monday, Wednesday, Friday for 3×/wk dosing HIGH ALERT
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• Adult: SUBCUT 50 mcg/m2 (1.5 million units/m2) for patients with surface area >0.5 m2; 1.5 mcg/kg/dose for patients with surface area <0.5 m2; give Monday, Wednesday, Friday for 3×/wk dosing HIGH ALERT
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