PLEGRIDY KIT

Country: Canada

Language: English

Source: Health Canada

Active ingredient:

PEGINTERFERON BETA-1A; PEGINTERFERON BETA-1A

Available from:

BIOGEN CANADA INC

ATC code:

L03AB13

INN (International Name):

PEGINTERFERON BETA-1A

Dosage:

63MCG; 94MCG

Pharmaceutical form:

KIT

Composition:

PEGINTERFERON BETA-1A 63MCG; PEGINTERFERON BETA-1A 94MCG

Administration route:

SUBCUTANEOUS

Units in package:

0.5ML SYRINGE OR PEN AND 0.5 ML SYRINGE OR PEN

Prescription type:

Prescription

Therapeutic area:

INTERFERONS

Product summary:

Active ingredient group (AIG) number: 0257231001; AHFS:

Authorization status:

APPROVED

Authorization date:

2015-08-10

Summary of Product characteristics

_PLEGRIDY_
_TM_
_ (peginterferon beta-1a) _
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PRODUCT MONOGRAPH
INCLUDING PATIENT MEDICATION INFORMATION
PR
PLEGRIDY
TM
peginterferon beta-1a
Liquid for injection
Immunomodulator
Biogen Canada Inc.
3250 Bloor Street West, East Tower, Suite 1200
Toronto, ON
M8X 2X9
Date of Initial Authorization:
August 10, 2015
Date of Revision:
June 26, 2023
Submission Control Number: 271667
© Biogen [2015]. All rights reserved.
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_PLEGRIDY_
_TM_
_ (peginterferon beta-1a) _
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RECENT MAJOR LABEL CHANGES
7.1.1 Pregnant Women
05/2020
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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RECENT MAJOR LABEL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
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INDICATIONS
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1.1
Pediatrics
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CONTRAINDICATIONS
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DOSAGE AND
ADMINISTRATION.................................................................................
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Dosing Considerations
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Recommended Dose and Dosage
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Administration...................................................................................................
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Missed Dose
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