Peginterferon beta-1a plegridy

Name: Peginterferon beta-1a plegridy

Do I need a prescription for peginterferon beta-1a plegridy?

Yes

What is the dosage for peginterferon beta-1a plegridy?

The recommended dose of Plegridy is 125 mcg injected under the skin (subcutaneously) every 14 days.

Treatment is started at the lower dose of 63 mcg followed by a second injection of 94 mcg injection on day 15. The full dose of 125 mcg is administered for the third dose on day 29 and every 14 days thereafter.

The best sites to inject are the areas of the body that usually have more fatty tissue such as the thigh, back of the upper arm, and stomach. To avoid injury, patients are advised to change or rotate the injection sites.

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Reviewed on 4/20/2015 References REFERENCE: FDA Prescribing Information
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