Intalfa 5 miu Injection 1's

Intalfa 5 miu Injection is an anti-cancer medicine used in the treatment of hairy cell leukaemia, follicular leukaemia, malignant leukaemia, AIDS-Related Kaposi’s Sarcoma, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in combination with anthracycline-containing chemotherapy medicine, chronic hepatitis B and C. Cancer is a disease where the cells grow abnormally and divide uncontrollably. It can also be used when the cancer has spread to other parts of the body.

Intalfa 5 miu Injection contains Interferon alpha 2b as an active ingredient, which belongs to the class of immunomodulators. It works by inhibiting the abnormal growth of cancer cells. It also helps reduce the amount of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the body. 

Intalfa 5 miu Injection may cause certain side effects such as flu-like symptoms, diarrhoea, fatigue, nausea, headache, dizziness, vomiting, tiredness, and injection site reactions. If the side effects persist or bother you, consult your doctor. Intalfa 5 miu Injection will be administered by a trained doctor. Hence, do not self-administer.

Avoid taking it and inform your doctor if you are allergic to Intalfa 5 miu Injection or its components. Inform your doctor if you have any cardiovascular conditions, liver/kidney disease, autoimmune hepatitis, a history of autoimmune disease, or HIV infection, as it can cause adverse effects. $ is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it is known to cause fetal harm. Breastfeeding should be avoided when on treatment with Intalfa 5 miu Injection.

Intalfa 5 miu Injection contains Interferon alpha 2B, which is used for treating patients with different types of cancer. This medicine works by inhibiting the abnormal growth of cancer cells. It also helps reduce the amount of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the body.

Intalfa 5 miu Injection should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other components of this medicine. Before taking Intalfa 5 miu Injection, inform your doctor if you have any cardiovascular conditions, liver/kidney disease, autoimmune hepatitis, a history of autoimmune disease, or HIV infection, as it can cause adverse effects.. Intalfa 5 miu Injection may cause fetal harm. Hence, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, inform your doctor beforehand. Breastfeeding should be discontinued in nursing mothers during the treatment. Intalfa 5 miu Injection is not recommended for use in children as the safety and efficacy are not established.

• Meditation and yoga have been proven very effective in helping cancer patients maintain a healthy attitude and body.
• Eat more lean meats, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain foods to give you more energy. 
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, as dehydration is often seen in cancers.
• Taking a stroll in the garden or spending 30 minutes of your time doing some light physical activity can be very useful. However, do not over-exert yourself if you feel too tired. 
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

• Regular, complete blood count monitoring is advised during the treatment.
• Liver function tests (LFT) and kidney function tests (RFT) should be performed before starting the treatment and every 4 to 6 weeks during the treatment.
• Regular ECG, blood pressure, and electrolytes should be monitored while taking the medicine.

Malignant Melanoma: Melanoma is a type of skin cancer in which the cancer cells grow in melanocytes. It is mainly caused by harmful UV radiation from the sun. Malignant melanoma is common in fair-skinned and freckled individuals. It results in mole formation, typically on the skin of the face.

Hepatitis C Virus Infection: It is a contagious infection caused by the hepatitis C virus affecting the liver. This infection spreads from person to person through blood contact (being pricked with a contaminated needle or using a razor), intimate contact with the infected person, direct contact with infected blood, or contact with any other personal items with leftovers of infected fluid or even from mother to baby during birth. The symptoms may not appear immediately. Some may take between 2 to 12 weeks to appear. Few people may have mild to moderate symptoms such as dark urine, loss of appetite, fever, joint pain, or stomach discomfort. The complications of untreated chronic hepatitis C include liver cancer or liver cirrhosis (scarring).

Hepatitis B Virus Infection: It is a serious contagious infection caused by the Hepatitis B virus affecting the liver. It can be an acute (an infected person may be sick for only a few days) or chronic infection (it develops slowly but progresses to a serious lifelong infection). This infection spreads from person to person through blood contact (being pricked with a contaminated needle, using a razor), intimate contact with the infected person, direct contact with infected blood, or contact with any other personal items with leftovers of infected fluid or even from mother to baby during birth. Intalfa 5 miu Injection is used to treat HBV infection.

Follicular lymphoma: It is a type of non-Hodgkins lymphoma with slow-growing (chronic) cancer with abnormal growth of B lymphocytes, a type of white blood cells that help fight infection. This results in the buildup of too many B lymphocytes in the blood, lymph nodes, bone marrow, and spleen.

Hairy cell leukemia: It is a rare type of cancer that occurs in the bone marrow and blood. It increases the number of lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell). The symptoms include fever, enlarged liver, bone or joint pain, shortness of breath, weakness, and bleeding from gums or bruises.