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Intron A (Interferon Alfa-2B) - Side Effect Reports to FDA

 
 



This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Intron A (Interferon Alfa-2B) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Reports by Event Outcome

All Cases (186)
Death (9)
Life Threatening Events (5)
Disability (6)

Reports by Reaction Type

Nausea (32)Fatigue (20)Asthenia (16)Headache (15)Neutropenia (13)Chills (12)Vomiting (12)Drug Ineffective (11)Dehydration (11)Neutrophil Count Decreased (11)Decreased Appetite (10)Liver Function Test Abnormal (9)

Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Intron A (Interferon Alfa-2B). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.

Possible Intron A side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Australia on 2012-08-24

Patient:

Reactions: Salmonella Sepsis, Cardiac Flutter, Liver Function Test Abnormal, Lower Respiratory Tract Infection, Post Procedural Infection

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A
    Dosage: 40 million iu, unknown
    Indication: Malignant Melanoma
    Start date: 2011-08-29

Intron A
    Dosage: unk unk, unknown
    Start date: 2011-10-16

Intron A
    Dosage: 22.6 million iu, tiw
    Start date: 2011-10-03

Intron A
    Dosage: 30 million iu, unknown

Intron A
    Dosage: 22.6 million iu, tiw
    Start date: 2011-10-06
    End date: 2011-12-01

Intron A
    Dosage: 22.6 million iu, tiw
    Start date: 2012-01-16

Intron A
    Dosage: 22.5 million iu, tiw
    Start date: 2012-05-07
    End date: 2012-07-16

Other drugs received by patient: Acetaminophen; Micardis; Amlodipine Besylate; Amlodipine Besylate; Bismuth Subnitrate (+) Calcium Carbonate (+) Phenobarbital (+) Sodium; Ondansetron



Possible Intron A side effects in

Reported by a physician from Spain on 2012-08-23

Patient:

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 1999-01-01

Intron A
    Dosage: 3 mu, tiw
    Start date: 1992-09-01
    End date: 1993-03-01

Intron A
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 1996-02-01
    End date: 1996-05-01

PEG-Intron
    Dosage: 120 microgram, qw
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-02-01
    End date: 2012-03-06

Ribavirin
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 1999-01-01

Ribavirin
    Dosage: 1200 mg, qd
    Start date: 2012-02-01
    End date: 2012-03-13

Ribavirin
    Dosage: 1200 mg, qd
    Start date: 1994-03-01

Ribavirin
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 1996-02-01
    End date: 1996-05-01

Telaprevir
    Dosage: 750 mg, q8h
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-02-01
    End date: 2012-03-10

Other drugs received by patient: Trandolapril; Verapamil; Moxonidine; Telmisartan



Possible Intron A side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient:

Reactions: Overdose, Hepatitis C RNA Increased, Incorrect Storage of Drug

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A
    Dosage: 5 mg, qw
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2001-01-01
    End date: 2012-01-01

PEG-Intron

Telaprevir



Possible Intron A side effects in

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient:

Reactions: Malaise, Fatigue, Renal Disorder, Blood Creatinine Increased, Loss of Consciousness

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A

Other drugs received by patient: Diovan; Amlodipine; Allopurinol; Lipitor; Renvela



Possible Intron A side effects in

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23

Patient:

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Retinal Oedema, Visual Impairment, Oedema Peripheral, Malignant Melanoma, Crying

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A
    Dosage: 3 df, qd
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 1992-08-07
    End date: 1993-08-06

Rebetol
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-06-21

Rebetol
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 1992-08-07
    End date: 1993-08-06

Victrelis
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-07-20

Other drugs received by patient: Pegasys



Possible Intron A side effects in

Reported by a physician from Spain on 2012-08-22

Patient:

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Pyrexia, Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 1999-01-01

Intron A
    Dosage: 3 mu, tiw
    Start date: 1992-09-01
    End date: 1993-03-01

Intron A
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 1996-02-01
    End date: 1996-05-01

PEG-Intron
    Dosage: 120 microgram, qw
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-02-01
    End date: 2012-03-06

Ribavirin
    Dosage: 1200 mg, qd
    Start date: 2012-02-01
    End date: 2012-03-13

Ribavirin
    Dosage: 1200 mg, qd
    Start date: 1994-03-01

Ribavirin
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 1996-02-01
    End date: 1996-05-01

Ribavirin
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 1999-01-01

Telaprevir
    Dosage: 750 mg, q8h
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2012-02-01
    End date: 2012-03-10

Other drugs received by patient: Verapamil; Trandolapril; Moxonidine; Telmisartan



Possible Intron A side effects in male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-08-21

Patient: male, weighing 114.8 kg (252.5 pounds)

Reactions: Cellulitis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A



Possible Intron A side effects in female

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-08-16

Patient: female, weighing 77.0 kg (169.4 pounds)

Reactions: Muscle Disorder

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A



Possible Intron A side effects in

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-15

Patient:

Reactions: Malignant Melanoma

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A



Possible Intron A side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-15

Patient:

Reactions: Treatment Failure

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2002-01-01

PEG-Intron
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2005-01-01

Rebetol
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2005-01-01



Possible Intron A side effects in

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-13

Patient:

Reactions: Vomiting, Drug Ineffective, Pain in Extremity, Somnolence, Ulcer, Diarrhoea, Blood Potassium Decreased, Dehydration

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A
    Dosage: unk unk, q3w
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2001-09-28
    End date: 2002-09-27

Rebetol
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2001-09-28
    End date: 2002-09-27



Possible Intron A side effects in male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-08-13

Patient: male, weighing 115.0 kg (253.0 pounds)

Reactions: Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A



Possible Intron A side effects in

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-08-10

Patient:

Reactions: Chills, Tremor

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A



Possible Intron A side effects in male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-08-07

Patient: male, weighing 96.3 kg (211.8 pounds)

Reactions: Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A



Possible Intron A side effects in

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-08-07

Patient:

Reactions: Incorrect Storage of Drug

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A



Possible Intron A side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Australia on 2012-08-07

Patient:

Reactions: Death, Poor Quality Sleep, Fatigue, Skin Lesion, Rash, Disease Progression, Decreased Appetite

Adverse event resulted in: death

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A

Other drugs received by patient: Methotrexate



Possible Intron A side effects in

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2012-08-06

Patient:

Reactions: Abortion Spontaneous, Exposure VIA Father

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Ribavirin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication



Possible Intron A side effects in male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-08-03

Patient: male, weighing 68.0 kg (149.6 pounds)

Reactions: Blood Phosphorus Decreased, Blood Potassium Decreased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A



Possible Intron A side effects in male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-08-03

Patient: male, weighing 113.0 kg (248.6 pounds)

Reactions: Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A



Possible Intron A side effects in male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-08-02

Patient: male, weighing 76.7 kg (168.7 pounds)

Reactions: Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Therapy Cessation, Dehydration

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A



Possible Intron A side effects in male

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-02

Patient: male, weighing 85.2 kg (187.4 pounds)

Reactions: Blood Phosphorus Decreased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A



Possible Intron A side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Australia on 2012-08-01

Patient:

Reactions: Death, Poor Quality Sleep, Fatigue, Skin Lesion, Rash, Decreased Appetite, Disease Progression

Adverse event resulted in: death

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A

Other drugs received by patient: Methotrexate



Possible Intron A side effects in male

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-31

Patient: male, weighing 112.0 kg (246.4 pounds)

Reactions: Weight Decreased, Abdominal Pain, Nausea, Chills, Dysstasia, Fatigue, Diarrhoea, Dehydration, Dizziness, Fluid Intake Reduced

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A



Possible Intron A side effects in

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-31

Patient:

Reactions: Off Label Use, Injection Site Discomfort, Decreased Appetite

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A
    Dosage: unk unk, tiw
    Indication: Extranodal Marginal Zone B-Cell Lymphoma (Malt Type)

Intron A
    Dosage: 1.5 million iu, qw

Proparacaine Hydrochloride
    Dosage: unk, qw
    Administration route: Topical

Proparacaine Hydrochloride
    Dosage: unk unk, tiw
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Induction of Anaesthesia



Possible Intron A side effects in female

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-07-30

Patient: female, weighing 75.0 kg (165.0 pounds)

Reactions: Fatigue, Nausea, Abnormal Behaviour, Cognitive Disorder, Memory Impairment, Neutropenia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A



Possible Intron A side effects in

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-28

Patient:

Reactions: Anaemia, Vaginal Haemorrhage

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A



Possible Intron A side effects in male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-07-27

Patient: male, weighing 68.0 kg (149.6 pounds)

Reactions: Blood Phosphorus Decreased, Blood Potassium Decreased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A

Other drugs received by patient: Xanax; Multi-Vitamin; Oxycodone HCL; Phenergan HCL



Possible Intron A side effects in female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-26

Patient: female, weighing 83.6 kg (183.9 pounds)

Reactions: Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Nausea

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A



Possible Intron A side effects in

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-26

Patient:

Reactions: Pancreatitis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A

Rebetol

Victrelis
    Dosage: 800 mg, tid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    End date: 2012-07-23



Possible Intron A side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Australia on 2012-07-24

Patient:

Reactions: Poor Quality Sleep, Death, Fatigue, Skin Lesion, Rash, Decreased Appetite

Adverse event resulted in: death

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Intron A

Other drugs received by patient: Methotrexate

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