Substance / Medication

Ropeginterferon alfa-2b

Overview

Active Ingredient
ropeginterferon alfa-2b
RxNorm CUI
2587059

Indications

BESREMi is indicated for the treatment of adults with polycythemia vera.

Labeler: PharmaEssentia USAUpdated: 2026-01-16T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Boxed Warning

FDA Black Box Warning

Warnings and Precautions (5.1 5,2 5.3 5.4) Adverse Reactions (6.1) see,,,and Risk of Serious Disorders: Interferon alfa products may cause or aggravate fatal or life-threatening neuropsychiatric, autoimmune, ischemic, and infectious disorders. Patients should be monitored closely with periodic clini

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

BESREMi is contraindicated in patients with: Existence of, or history of severe psychiatric disorders, particularly severe depression, suicidal ideation, or suicide attempt Hypersensitivity to interferons including interferon alfa-2b or any of the inactive ingredients of BESREMi Moderate (Child-Pugh

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

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Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

View full prescribing information on DailyMed

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Efficacy and safety of ropeginterferon alfa-2b in the treatment of polycythemia vera: a systematic review with single arm meta-analysis.
Nada Eman Ayman, Elfagieh Mohamed Abdelhalim, Abdelsalam Fares et al. · Ann Hematol · 2025
PMID: 41238945Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio identifies low-risk polycythaemia vera patients for early Ropeginterferon alfa-2b therapy.
Barbui Tiziano, Carobbio Alessandra, Guglielmelli Paola et al. · Br J Haematol · 2024
PMID: 39375955RCT
Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b administered every two weeks for patients with genotype 2 chronic hepatitis C.
Hsu Shih-Jer, Yu Ming-Lung, Su Chien-Wei et al. · J Formos Med Assoc · 2021
PMID: 33077341RCT
ECLIPSE-PV: A Randomized, Multicenter Study to Assess Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Two Dosing Regimens of Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b-Njft in Polycythemia Vera.
Mascarenhas John, Mascarenhas John, Bose Prithviraj et al. · Acta Haematol · 2025
PMID: 40043697Observational
Effectiveness of Ropeginterferon Alfa-2B in High-Risk Patients with Philadelphia Chromosome Negative Myeloproliferative Neoplasms- Evaluation of Clinicohaematologic Response, and Safety Profile: Single Centre Experience.
Popova-Labachevska Marija, Cvetanoski Milche, Ridova Nevenka et al. · Pril (Makedon Akad Nauk Umet Odd Med Nauki) · 2023
PMID: 38109450Observational
Ropeginterferon alfa-2b as a promising alternative to conventional interferon in CDA type 1: a case report of two siblings.
Yang Tyng-Wei, Tsai Xavier Cheng-Hong, Fu Yu-Hsuan et al. · Clin Exp Med · 2025
PMID: 40640473Case ReportFull text (PMC)
Hepatoid thymic carcinoma in a polycythemia vera patient treated with ropeginterferon Alfa-2b: Clinical, histopathological and molecular correlates.
Loscocco Giuseppe G, Vannucchi Margherita, Santi Raffaella et al. · Pathol Res Pract · 2024
PMID: 39405803Case Report

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Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Ropeginterferon alfa-2b (substance)
SNOMED CT
1286820000
UMLS CUI
C4542175
RxNorm CUI
2587059
Labeler
PharmaEssentia USA

Clinical Data

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Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.