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interferon beta

Cytokine · Immunomodulator

CytokineImmunomodulator
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated

Mechanism

Endogenous regulatory cytokines that increase or decrease transcriptional initiation of hundreds of genes in a cell-dependent fashion with multiple mechanisms of action, including induction of IL-10.

Indications

autoimmune diseases, particularly ms (decreasing exacerbation rate by ~30%)

Dosing

Adult
administered either by the intramuscular or subcutaneous routes

Pharmacokinetics

Bioavailability
SC: 51 ± 17%
Protein binding
Excretion

Side effects

Common
fatigue

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team