-theophylline
-zidovudine, AZT

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-autoimmune disease
-blood or bleeding disorders
-bone marrow disease
-depression or other mental disorders
-diabetes
-heart or lung disease
-kidney or liver disease
-thyroid disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to interferons, E. coli protein, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. You will need regular blood checks.

Do not change brands of this medicine without consulting your doctor or health care professional. Different brands of this medicine can act differently in your body. Check with your pharmacist if your refills do not look like your original product.

This medicine may increase blood sugar. Ask your healthcare provider if changes in diet or medicines are needed if you have diabetes.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol can make you more drowsy or dizzy, increase confusion and lightheadedness. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

This medicine can cause flu-like symptoms and make you feel generally unwell. If you get a fever or sore throat that do not go away after the first few weeks of treatment, do not treat yourself. Report any of the above side effects, but continue your course of medicine even though you feel ill, unless your doctor or health care professional tells you to stop.

This medicine may decrease your body''s ability to fight certain types of infections. This may be more of a concern if you are receiving high doses or other chemotherapy agents. Other signs of infection include lower back or side pain, pain or difficulty passing urine.

This medicine can cause blood problems or increase your risk to bruise or bleed. Call your doctor or health care professional if you notice any unusual bleeding. Be careful not to cut, bruise, or injure yourself because you may get an infection and bleed more than usual.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store in a refrigerator between 2 and 8 degrees C (36 and 46 degrees F). If you are using the powder, it should be used immediately after mixing or may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Do not freeze. Throw away any unused vials or syringes after the expiration date.