What Is INTRON® A?
One decision, one drug, one year of therapy
INTRON® A (Interferon alfa-2b, recombinant) for Injection is a man-made version of a protein that your body already makes to help fight off disease. INTRON® A works with your "immune system," which is what your body uses to recognize and respond to illness.
INTRON® A has been proven to help people with a variety of very serious illnesses. For a complete list of other indications, please see full Prescribing Information. This Web site will focus on the treatment of melanoma.
INTRON® A is not right for everyone. Tell your doctor if you have a pre-existing psychiatric condition, especially depression, or a history of severe psychiatric disorder.
- Injection
- Use of a syringe and needle to push fluids or drugs into the body; often called a "shot."
- Immune system
- The complex group of organs and cells that defends the body against infections and other diseases.
- Protein
- A molecule made up of amino acids that are needed for the body to function properly. Proteins are the basis of body structures such as skin and hair and of substances such as enzymes, cytokines, and antibodies.
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