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Drug name(s)

Ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft Besremi®

Indications and usage

Ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft is an interferon alfa-2b indicated for the treatment of adults with polycythemia vera.

Side effects needing medical attention

The most common adverse reactions were influenza-like illness, joint pain, fatigue, itchy skin, common cold, and musculoskeletal pain.

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