Interferons are proteins made by the human immune system for fighting viral infections and regulating cell function. Three types of interferons are used as drugs: interferon alpha, interferon beta, and interferon gamma. They are used by injection to treat viral infections, hepatitis, multiple sclerosis, some cancers, and other diseases.
The information in this article pertains to interferon in general. The interactions reported here may not apply to all the Also Indexed As terms. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of these drugs.