Taspiance 180mcg Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Pegylated Interferon Alpha 2A (180mcg) |
| Storage | Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze. |
| Chemical Class | Interferons |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI NEOPLASTICS |
| Action Class | Interferons |
| User Rating | 4.8 |
| User Reviews | 658 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Taspiance Injection?
If you miss a dose of Taspiance 180mcg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Taspiance 180mcg Injection Reviews
Taspiance 180mcg is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
Taspiance 180mcg is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises it. The duration of treatment varies according to your need and response to treatment. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, sweating, joint pain, and flu-like symptoms. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Hence, inform your doctor if you notice fever, chills, rash, trouble breathing, unusual bleeding or bruising, and dark-colored urine. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with thyroid, liver, kidney, and serum electrolytes levels.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if have liver, or kidney problems or have mental illness. You must inform your doctor about mental illness, mood changes, depression, vision change, and suicidal thoughts as this medicine can worsen the situation. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Taspiance 180mcg is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises it. The duration of treatment varies according to your need and response to treatment. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, sweating, joint pain, and flu-like symptoms. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Hence, inform your doctor if you notice fever, chills, rash, trouble breathing, unusual bleeding or bruising, and dark-colored urine. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with thyroid, liver, kidney, and serum electrolytes levels.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if have liver, or kidney problems or have mental illness. You must inform your doctor about mental illness, mood changes, depression, vision change, and suicidal thoughts as this medicine can worsen the situation. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
How Taspiance 180mcg Injection Works
Taspiance 180mcg modulates the body's immune system.
How to Use Taspiance 180mcg Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Taspiance 180mcg Injection
- In Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection: Taspiance 180mcg helps control the infection and makes the immune system work better. This lowers your chances of getting complications and improves your quality of life. This medicine is always taken in combination with other antiretroviral medicines. It is not a cure and should neither be used to prevent HCV infection. It is important that you take this medicine as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor. Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of the medicine.
- In Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection: Chronic hepatitis B virus infection is a serious infection of the liver that has been there for at least 6 months and still not cured. Taspiance 180mcg helps treat this infection effectively. It lowers your chances of getting complications such as new infections and improves your quality of life. If this infection is not treated, it can lead to severe liver damage which can cause other life-threatening problems such as liver failure or may be fatal also.
Uses of Taspiance 180mcg Injection
- Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
- Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
Taspiance 180mcg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
UNSAFE
Taspiance 180mcg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Patients may develop dizziness, confusion, somnolence, and fatigue while on Taspiance 180mcg and should be cautioned to avoid driving.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Taspiance 180mcg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Taspiance 180mcg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Taspiance 180mcg is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Taspiance 180mcg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Taspiance 180mcg. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Taspiance 180mcg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Taspiance 180mcg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- It may also be used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C.
- Inform your doctor if you notice any changes in your behavior, mood or vision.
- Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Taspiance 180mcg helps treat chronic hepatitis B in adults.
- Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and 4 months after stopping the treatment.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cells, liver and thyroid function, and lipid levels during treatment with this medicine.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat or rash.