Pegetron, a new combo product for hepatitis C

January 2003

Schering is now marketing Pegetron, a new combo product for hepatitis C.

Each Pegetron package contains ribavirin oral capsules and peginterferon alfa-2b for injection.

Think of it as similar to the combo product Rebetron... but slightly different.

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Table of Contents

long-awaited landmark hypertension study will shake things up
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Osteoporosis new guidelines for preventing and treating osteoporosis
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Cardiology statins decrease the effects of Plavix
Dermatology treatments for wrinkles
Dermatology Aldara (imiquimod cream) to treat actinic keratoses
Strattera, a new NON-stimulant drug for ADHD
Alertec (modafinil), the latest prescription "lifestyle drug"
Women's Health how to treat women with epilepsy
Infectious Diseases Pegetron, a new combo product for hepatitis C
Diabetes eating nuts can prevent type 2 diabetes
Natural Medicines "seals of approval" on brand name natural products
Spiriva, a new bronchodilator for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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