Drug details

Actimmune (interferon gamma 1 b)

type of Biological Response Modifiers

Actimmune (interferon gamma 1 b) is a specific interferon made from human proteins used to prevent infections in people with a condition called Chronic Granulomatous Disease. Actimmune is also used to treat a congenital bone disorder called osteopetrosis.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• fever,
• easy bruising,
• unusual bleeding,
• confusion,
• chills,
• seizure,
• flu-like symptoms,
• little or no urination,
• painful or difficult urination,
• mouth sores,
• swelling in your feet or ankles,
• skin sores,
• swollen gums,
• shortness of breath
• hallucination,
• tiredness, and

The following drugs are related to Actimmune, either as a replacement or used together:

• Extavia (interferon beta-1b kit)