Avonex (Interferon Beta-1a Autoinjector and Prefilled Syringes (Avonex))

• Store in a refrigerator. Do not freeze.
• Protect from heat.
• Protect from light.
• You may store syringes or pens at room temperature. Throw away after 7 days.
• Throw away any part left over after the dose is given.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.

• If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor.
• Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins.
• This medicine comes with an extra patient fact sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it with care. Read it again each time Avonex is refilled. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with the doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take Avonex or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to Avonex. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine.

Review Date: October 4, 2017

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Rebif(R): The manufacturer recommends caution when initiating this drug in patients with active liver disease, a history of significant liver disease, alcohol abuse, or increased serum SGPT (greater than 2.5 times ULN).

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

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