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Last Updated: March 28, 2024

Claims for Patent: 6,177,074


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Summary for Patent: 6,177,074
Title: Polyethylene glycol modified interferon therapy
Abstract:A method comprising administering a PEG.sub.12000 -IFN alpha conjugate to an individual afflicted with a viral infection susceptible of treatment with interferon alpha, preferably chronic hepatitis C, is disclosed.
Inventor(s): Glue; Paul (Flemington, NJ), Cutler; David L. (Morristown, NJ), Affrime; Melton B. (Flemington, NJ)
Assignee: Schering Corporation (Kenilworth, NJ)
Application Number:09/281,401
Patent Claims: 1. A method for treating a patient suspected of having hepatitis C infection, comprising administering to the patient, in combination, (i) a conjugate comprising PEG.sub.12000 and interferon alpha-2b in an amount of from 0.5 .mu.g/kg to 2.0 .mu.g/kg, once or twice per week in single or divided doses, and (ii) ribavirin.

2. The method of claim 1 wherein the conjugate is administered in an amount of 0.5 .mu.g/kg twice per week.

3. The method of claim 1 wherein the conjugate is administered in an amount of 2.0 .mu.g/kg once per week.

4. The method of claim 1 wherein the conjugate is administered in an amount of 0.5, 1.0 or 1.5 .mu.g/kg once per week.

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