Peginterferon alfa-2a is a medication used in the treatment of certain viral infections, particularly chronic hepatitis B and chronic hepatitis C. It belongs to a class of drugs known as interferons.

Interferons are proteins produced by the immune system in response to viral infections. They work by activating the body’s immune response, which helps to fight off the virus and prevent it from replicating

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Medicines Containing Peginterferon Alfa-2a