Re: [Felvtalk] Where to buy Interferon Alpha

[Margo]

Hi Kasia,

 

               I thought this was going to be simple. I would tell you to have the Vet prescribe a single dose of  Roferon A, you could get it at any pharmacy, and it's very easy (but tedious) to dilute. I did it years ago, and had enough for an army.

 

               Unfortunately, it seems Roferon A has been discontinued in the US. I don;t know if anything else can be substituted. I haven't looked into it far, but I will.

 

               So, I suggest getting it from a compounding pharmacy. I use RoadRunner.

 

               http://www.roadrunnerpharmacy.com/receipt.aspx

 

               I get Interferon alpha 2-B, 120 units per ml, 20 ml. It is about $40. Gribble and Mako each get .25 ml (1/4 ml/cc) once a day for 7 days, then off for 7 days. So, I use .25x2x14., or 7 mls per month. it's good for about 2.5 months. So it's more like $8 per month per cat.

 

              That is NOT the standard strength. Standard strength is 30 units per ml. I don't know if the cost would differ if you go that way. I find 1/4 ml to be much easier to dose (it's supposed to be directed at the tonsils, or under the tongue, depending on what protocol you choose to follow), and the boys don't mind much.

 

               I'd call RoadRunner (or your compounding  pharmacy of choice) and talk to them. The RR staff is very helpful, and have helped me alter dosing on several things. Your Vet will need to call it in, and I think has the option of adding a surcharge, which is why they won't quote over the phone (speculation, but that's how it usually works).

 

HTH,

 

Margo

 

 

 

            -----Original Message-----
From: kasia mosko
Sent: Jun 11, 2013 10:40 PM
To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org"
Subject: [Felvtalk] Where to buy Interferon Alpha

Hi,

I ma wondering if anyone knows where can I purchase Interferon Alpha? My vet said he could get if for me but it would cost 40 dollars a month for each cat. He also said he would be able to dilute it if I could obtain it in its full strength, which would save us a lot of money.

Thanks so much,

Kasia

From: Lance <lini...@fastmail.fm>
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Sunday, June 9, 2013 1:14 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Treatment Protocols

Of those on the list, I've only used inteferon alpha and Dimethylglycine (DMG). Interferon is fairly affordable, while DMG is cheap and available in a number of formats (liquid, powder, "treat"). I can't vouch for whether or not they work. We have no studies that I know of for DMG use on FeLV+ cats, and interferon alpha studies show possible help, but nothing that says it will definitely improve anything.

ImmunoRegulin - I believe I spoke to Dr. Thomas (an article about her use of IR is listed on that page) about ImmunoRegulin. If I remember right, she hasn't used the drug for cats in a long time, but I don't think this was due to any problem with it. She still said it had done some good.

Acemannan - Ember's first vet to treat her for FeLV had tried using this drug on cats a long time ago, and he didn't see any use in it.

Lymphocyte T-Cell Immune Modulator - This is a relatively new product, and my understanding is that adequate studies have not been conducted. My vet wasn't impressed. A cat in town is getting it for something related to sneezing, and the owner is happy with the cat's progress. I don't know anything about the case; just that my vet talked to another vet here about it. It shouldn't hurt, and I'm considering it.

Staph Protein A - I know nothing about this one and don't know that I've ever heard of anyone using it.

Baypamun - <http://www.felineleukemia.org/baypamun.html> You can search the list archives for this, but I'm not sure it's even available. That page on the site hasn't been updated in quite awhile.

How is Jack doing today?

Lance

On Jun 9, 2013, at 11:24 AM, kasia mosko <kasia...@yahoo.com> wrote:

>
> Hello All,
>
> I've came across this website with treatments for Felv, and was wondering if anyone ever tried anything (I know some members tried Interferon Alpha)? The link is
> http://www.felineleukemia.org/treatmnt.shtml
>
> Best,
> Kasia
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