Interferons

Question 1

Medications

Answer 1

• All state interferon

- Example: Interferon Alfa-2b

Question 2

Actions

Answer 2

• Preventing virus particles from replicating inside other cells
• Stimulating interferon receptor sites on noninvaded cells to produce antiviral proteins
• Inhibiting tumor growth and replication
• Naturally released from human cells in response to viral invasion

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

• Allergy
• Pregnancy/lactation
• Use in caution with cardiac disease, myelosuppression, and with CNS dysfunction

Question 4

Adverse effects

Answer 4

-Lethargy, myalgia, arthralgia, anorexia, nausea, headache, dizziness, bone marrow depression

Question 5

Drug-drug

Answer 5

-None reported