Victrelis and Intron a drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Victrelis (boceprevir) and Intron a (interferon alfa-2b). Common drug interactions include anaemia among females and fatigue among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Victrelis and Intron a. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 21 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Victrelis?

Victrelis has active ingredients of boceprevir. It is often used in hepatitis c. eHealthMe is studying from 8,634 Victrelis users. Check the latest studies of Victrelis.

What is Intron a?

Intron a has active ingredients of interferon alfa-2b. eHealthMe is studying from 9,320 Intron a users. Check the latest studies of Intron a.



On Jul, 17, 2026

21 people who take Victrelis and Intron a together, and have interactions are studied.

Victrelis and Intron a drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Victrelis and Intron A, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  2. Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity)
  3. Drug ineffective
  4. Hepatitis cholestatic (flow of bile from the liver is slowed or blocked)
  5. Neutropenia (an abnormally low number of neutrophils)
  6. Drug level increased
  7. Hepatic enzyme increased
  8. Jaundice (a yellowish pigmentation of the skin, the conjunctival membranes)
  9. Renal impairment (severely reduced kidney function)
  10. Liver transplant

male:

  1. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  2. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  3. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development)
  4. Insomnia (sleeplessness)
  5. Pyrexia (fever)
  6. Tenderness (pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched)
  7. Thyroid disorder (thyroid diseases)
  8. Vomiting
  9. Abdominal distension
  10. Abdominal pain upper

What are the common drug interactions of Victrelis and Intron A, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  2. Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity)
  3. Drug ineffective
  4. Hepatitis cholestatic (flow of bile from the liver is slowed or blocked)
  5. Neutropenia (an abnormally low number of neutrophils)
  6. Drug level increased
  7. Hepatic enzyme increased
  8. Jaundice (a yellowish pigmentation of the skin, the conjunctival membranes)
  9. Renal impairment (severely reduced kidney function)
  10. Liver transplant

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Dry skin
  2. Eyelid ptosis (falling of the upper or lower eyelid)
  3. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  4. Pyrexia (fever)
  5. Tenderness (pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched)
  6. Vomiting
  7. Weight decreased
  8. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  9. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  10. Chills (felling of cold)

60+:

  1. Incoherent (talking in a confused and unclear way)
  2. Loss of consciousness
  3. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  4. Memory impairment
  5. Mental disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Hepatitis Cholestatic (flow of bile from the liver is slowed or blocked): 11 people, 52.38%
  2. Shunt Thrombosis (blood clotting at shunt): 6 people, 28.57%
  3. Immunodeficiency Disorders: 6 people, 28.57%
  4. Liver Disorder (liver diseases): 2 people, 9.52%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on boceprevir and interferon alfa-2b (the active ingredients of Victrelis and Intron a, respectively), and Victrelis and Intron a (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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