After my interferon is mixed, I put it in small containers and freeze
it. I've read that you can freeze it once. Once unfrozen, I think
it lasts 30 days, but I could be off on that - maybe it's 60 days,
I'm sure somebody knows.
There are many different PRICES for interferon alpha - ranging from
very high to low, depending on the vet. I now get it for $15 for a
large bottle (about 30 ml, I think?)
It serves as an immune system modulator, and works very well for me,
in some circumstances. I do daily low dose oral interferon with some
FELV cats. I don't do the on =off that some people do.
Best of luck,
Gloria
On Mar 16, 2007, at 9:10 PM, C & J wrote:
The Vet had another look at Tomi today, a week after his
transfusion, and gave me a 500ML bottle of Interferon Alfa-2B 30ui/
ml, that they had just received.
His blood count was 17, up from 16 on Monday, which isn't as much
as the vet was hoping for, so Tomi's supposed to stay on Prednisone
for another week at one pill a day (he's been getting 2 a day so
far). Now I shouldn't be giving him the Interferon until he is
done taking Prednisone right? The vet said I should probably wait,
but wasn't positive as I don't think she's very familiar with
Interferon treatment.
Another thing, I read something about freezing Interferon. My
bottle just says on it to keep refrigerated. Will the Interferon
last for months just being refrigerated?
Thanks for all the info being shared here, i've learned a lot in
the past week. The tip on baby food was a lifesaver, as he's being
a very picky eater this last week, turning his nose up even at
tuna. The baby food he seems to like though.
