Adverse event | Placebo | PegIFN 0.5 µg/kg | PegIFN 1 µg/kg |
---|---|---|---|
Haematological | |||
Anamia | 3 | 2 | 7 |
Leukopenia | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Thrombocytopenia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Hepatic | |||
Elevation of bilirubin | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Gastrointestinal | |||
Nausea | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Pancreatitis | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fever | 2 | 8 | 7 |
Erythema at injection site | 0 | 10 | 5 |
Flu-like symptoms | 2 | 11 | 11 |
Hair loss | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Infections | |||
Minor infection | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Major infection | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Headache | 0 | 7 | 4 |