BETASERON® (interferon beta-1b) should be used with caution in patients with depression. Injection-site necrosis has been reported in 4% of patients in controlled trials. Patients should be advised of the importance of rotating injection sites...continue reading below
Why Early Treatment Matters
Studies suggest that MS causes damage in the early years of the disease.1,2
I travel a lot, so I need a therapy that's easy to take on trips.
It's important to find a RRMS treatment that's effective—and fits your needs. BETASERON is proven to help delay the onset of CDMS in patients with clinically isolated syndrome (CIS).8 BETASERON also offers features that may make it the right therapy for you:
Every-other-day dosing
One of the thinnest needles available (30 gauge) in MS treatment
Convenient, refrigeration-free storage for traveling*
BETAPLUS®, the MS support program that offers 24/7 BETA Nurse access, copay assistance and a variety of helpful tools and information
Need help talking to your healthcare team about MS therapy?
Check out "BETASERON Because" Doctor Discussion Checklist.
*BETASERON is the only injectable immunomodulatory MS therapy that can be stored at room temperature until its expiration date and before reconstitution. If not used immediately after reconstitution, the product should be refrigerated and used within 3 hours.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
BETASERON® (interferon beta-1b) is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis to reduce the frequency of clinical exacerbations. Patients with multiple sclerosis in whom efficacy has been demonstrated include patients who have experienced a first clinical episode and have MRI features consistent with multiple sclerosis.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
BETASERON should be used with caution in patients with depression.
Injection-site necrosis has been reported in 4% of patients in controlled trials. Patients should be advised of the importance of rotating injection sites.
Severe hepatic injury, including cases of hepatic failure, has been reported. Patients should be monitored for liver enzyme elevations while taking BETASERON.
BETASERON should be used with caution in patients with seizure disorders or cardiac disease.
Female patients should be warned about the potential risk to pregnancy.
Cases of anaphylaxis have been reported rarely.
The most commonly reported adverse reactions are lymphopenia (low numbers of a certain kind of white blood cell), Injection-site reaction, asthenia (general weakness), flu-like symptom complex (flu syndrome and/or a combination of at least two Adverse Events from fever, chills, muscle aches, tiredness and sweating), headache and pain. Gradual dose titration and use of analgesics during treatment initiation may help reduce flu-like symptoms.
