What is Betaseron? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Betaseron

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin. This medicine is given every other day with 48 hours between doses.

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

• Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

• The powder medicine must be mixed with the liquid provided before it is given. Do not shake the medicine after you mix it.

• Use the medicine right away after you mix it. Each vial of medicine should be used only once. Do not save any unused medicine.

• Injection routeYou will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas.

• Injection routeUse a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.

• Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. Always wait at least 48 hours (2 days) between injections.

• Injection routeIf you store this medicine at home, keep it at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. You may store the unopened vials at room temperature for up to 3 months.

• If you mix the medicine and can't give your shot right away, put the syringe or vial in the refrigerator for up to 3 hours. Do not freeze it.

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

• Use the medicine right away after you mix it. Each vial of medicine should be used only once. Do not save any unused medicine.

• Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

• Injection routeIf you store this medicine at home, keep it at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. You may store the unopened vials at room temperature for up to 3 months.

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin. This medicine is given every other day with 48 hours between doses.

• The powder medicine must be mixed with the liquid provided before it is given. Do not shake the medicine after you mix it.

• Injection routeUse a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. Always wait at least 48 hours (2 days) between injections.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

• Injection routeYou will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas.

• If you mix the medicine and can't give your shot right away, put the syringe or vial in the refrigerator for up to 3 hours. Do not freeze it.

What to do if you miss a dose of Betaseron

Betaseron contraindications - Who shouldn't take Betaseron?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to interferon or human albumin.

Betaseron warnings

• It is not safe to use this medicine during pregnancy. It could cause you to have a miscarriage. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, anemia, a bleeding disorder, heart failure, or a history of seizures. Tell your doctor if you have a latex allergy.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Liver problemsWorsening of heart failureInjection site reactionsSeizuresLupus

• This medicine may cause depression or thoughts of suicide. Tell your doctor if you have a history of depression or mental health problems.

• This medicine is made from donated human blood. All donated blood is tested for certain viruses. Although your risk for getting a virus from the medicine is very low, talk with your doctor if you have concerns.

• This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness, red spots on your skin

Betaseron interactions & what to avoid when taking Betaseron

• It is not safe to use this medicine during pregnancy. It could cause you to have a miscarriage. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, anemia, a bleeding disorder, heart failure, or a history of seizures. Tell your doctor if you have a latex allergy.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Liver problemsWorsening of heart failureInjection site reactionsSeizuresLupus

• This medicine may cause depression or thoughts of suicide. Tell your doctor if you have a history of depression or mental health problems.

• This medicine is made from donated human blood. All donated blood is tested for certain viruses. Although your risk for getting a virus from the medicine is very low, talk with your doctor if you have concerns.

• This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.