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Drug profile · INN

interferon alfa-2a

interferon alfa-2a (ALPHEON) is a interferon alpha/beta receptor agonist.

EMA: refused Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L03) L03AB04
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 6
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Drug details — interferon alfa-2a
Class
Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L03)
Route
Patents
0
Programs
6
Data quality
0.83

Quick answer

interferon alfa-2a (ALPHEON) is a interferon alpha/beta receptor agonist.

Key facts

INN interferon alfa-2a
Brand ALPHEON
Mechanism Interferon alpha/beta receptor agonist
Target Interferon alpha/beta receptor
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L03)
ATC code L03AB04

Mechanism of action

Interferon alpha/beta receptor agonist

Primary target: Interferon alpha/beta receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA refused

Pipeline programs

  1. PEG-interferon-Alfa-2A Phase 3 · Hospital Authority · Chronic Hepatitis B
  2. Pegylated Interferon Alfa 2a Phase 3 · Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Australia) · Hepatitis C
  3. Pegylated Interferon Alfa 2a Phase 3 · Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Australia) · Infection
  4. Pegylated Interferon Alfa-2a Phase 3 · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE · Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
  5. PEGINTERFERON ALFA-2A for Metastatic Melanoma Phase 2 · Disc Medicine · Metastatic Melanoma
  6. Pegyinterferon-alfa-2a Approved · Chinese University of · Chronic Hepaititis B

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Frequently asked questions

What is interferon alfa-2a?

interferon alfa-2a (ALPHEON) is a interferon alpha/beta receptor agonist.

What is the brand name for interferon alfa-2a?

ALPHEON is a marketed brand name for interferon alfa-2a. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.