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National MS Society | Betaseron (Interferon beta-1b) (790 words) |
 | Betaseron is a medication manufactured by a biotechnological process from one of the naturally occurring interferons (a type of protein). |
| Betaseron is approved by the FDA for the treatment of relapsing forms of MS to reduce the frequency of clinical exacerbations. |
| Because of the potential of Betaseron to affect the functioning of the liver and thyroid gland, and to alter the levels of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets in a person's system, blood tests are recommended at regular intervals. |
| Betaseron/Betaferon - multiple sclerosis encyclopaedia (510 words) |
| Betaseron, known as Betaferon in Europe, is manufactured by Schering and its US associate Berlex. |
| While not a cure, Betaseron has been shown in clinical trials to reduce the average relapse rate in people with the relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis form of the disease. |
| Betaseron is a form of beta interferon known as interferon beta-1b. |
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