interferon therapy

interferon therapy The administration of interferon to help the body fight disease such as viral infection or cancer. In therapeutic doses, interferon can be hard to tolerate. Side effects include flu-like symptoms (fatigue, headache, and aches) and, less regularly, low thyroid activity, arthritis, low platelet count, and severe depression. Some of these side effects, particularly depression, can be successfully treated with additional medications. See also interferon.