rebif + ibuprofen

This is a combination of two drugs: - **Rebif (interferon beta-1a):** A biologic immunomodulator used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease in adults. Interferon beta-1a works by modulating the immune response and reducing inflammation in the central nervous system. Its exact mechanism in MS is not fully understood but involves altering cytokine production and immune cell activity. - **Ibuprofen:** A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used for pain relief, fever reduction, and inflammation control. It acts primarily by inhibiting cyclooxygenase enzymes (COX-1 and COX-2), thereby decreasing prostaglandin synthesis. This combination is not a fixed-dose product but may be used together in clinical practice—ibuprofen is often recommended to help manage flu-like symptoms associated with interferon therapy[2][4]. There are no major direct interactions reported between these two drugs; however, both can affect liver function or blood counts when combined with other medications[6][7].

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Other names

interferon beta-1a + ibuprofen