Avonex 30 mcg Injection 4 x 0.5 ml belongs to the class of medicines called immunomodulators indicated in the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. It helps reduce the number and severity of relapses and slow the progression of disability.
 
Avonex 30 mcg Injection 4 x 0.5 ml contains Interferon beta-1A that works by decreasing inflammation and preventing nerve damage which may cause symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
 
In some cases, Avonex 30 mcg Injection 4 x 0.5 ml may cause side effects such as injection site reactions, headache, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and insomnia. You are advised to talk to your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avonex 30 mcg Injection 4 x 0.5 ml is not recommended for children below 2 years. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects/interactions.

Avonex 30 mcg Injection 4 x 0.5 ml belongs to the class of medicines called immunomodulators indicated in the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. It helps reduce the number and severity of relapses and slow the progression of disability. Avonex 30 mcg Injection 4 x 0.5 ml contains Interferon beta-1A that works by decreasing inflammation and preventing nerve damage which may cause symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

• Headache
• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Insomnia (sleeping difficulty)
• Injection site reactions

Do not receive Avonex 30 mcg Injection 4 x 0.5 ml if you are allergic to natural or recombinant interferon beta or any of the components in Avonex 30 mcg Injection 4 x 0.5 ml or if you have severe depression. Inform the doctor if you have bleeding/blood problems, low blood cell count, a disease of the bone marrow, kidney, liver, thyroid, or heart, if you have depression or a history of epileptic seizures. Report to the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of depression, psychosis and/or suicidal tendency. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking anti-epileptics or anti-depressants.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform the doctor if you have depression or seizures.

• Avoid heavily processed foods and saturated fats.
• Include fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in the diet.
• Try to stay active. Choose moderate exercises.
• Quit smoking.
• Prevent stress by doing meditation or yoga.

• Let the doctor know that you are on treatment with Avonex 30 mcg Injection 4 x 0.5 ml if you are due to undergo any surgery, including dental surgery.
• Avonex 30 mcg Injection 4 x 0.5 ml may cause blood clots in the small blood vessels, which could affect the kidney. This may happen several weeks to several years after starting Avonex 30 mcg Injection 4 x 0.5 ml. The doctor may monitor your blood pressure, blood platelet count and kidney functioning during the treatment.
• Avonex 30 mcg Injection 4 x 0.5 ml may affect certain laboratory tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are on treatment with Avonex 30 mcg Injection 4 x 0.5 ml.

Multiple sclerosis: It is an autoimmune disease (the body attacks itself by mistake) that affects the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). The immune system damages the myelin sheath (protective covering that surrounds the nerve cells), leading to disrupted communication between the brain and the body.