FDA approves room-temperature Betaseron. (News).On January 15, 2002, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. ) approved a form of Betaseron (interferon beta interferon beta Fibroblast interferon IFN-β A 20 kD anti-viral protein with 30% 'homology' with IFN alpha, encoded on chromosome 9, produced by fibroblasts in response to viruses or polyribonucleotides 1 b) that can be kept at room temperature. Avonex and Rebif (both interferon beta-1a) should be refrigerated, but can be stored at 77[degrees] Fahrenheit for up to 30 days. Copaxone (glatiramer acetate) also requires refrigeration refrigeration, process for drawing heat from substances to lower their temperature, often for purposes of preservation. Refrigeration in its modern, portable form also depends on insulating materials that are thin yet effective. , but can be stored at up to 86[degrees] Fahrenheit for one week. "The new room-temperature formulation provides greater convenience for both people with MS and pharmacies, allowing many more options when traveling and for storage," said Ralph Makar mak·ar n. Chiefly Scots A poet. [Middle English, variant of maker, maker, poet.] , Vice President of Marketing at Berlex Laboratories. Room-temperature Betaseron is available now. For more information, call MS Pathways at: 800-788-1467. |
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