Interferon beta

Interferon beta (IFN-β or INF-β) is a type 1 interferon. Interferon beta drugs are immunostimulants, these include interferon beta-1a, interferon beta-1b, and peginterferon beta-1a. There are a number of different interferon alphas, which are also type 1 interferons. Interferon alphas and interferon beta found in humans.

Alternative names
Interferon beta is also known as:
 * INF-beta
 * IFN-beta
 * INF-β
 * IFN-β

Drugs
Interferon beta-1a is an immunomodulator available under the brand names Avonex Pen, Rebif, and Rebif Rebidose> ; interferon beta-1b is sold under the brand name Betaseron (Pro) and Extavia (Pro). Peginterferon beta-1a or pegylated interferon (Peg-IFN) beta-1a is a combination of polyethylene glycol (peg) and interferon beta-1a, and is sold under the brand name Plegridy. All interferon drugs including interferon beta drugs act as immunostimulants.

Learn more

 * List of interferon drugs - drugs.com