Re: Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help
Hi Karen, Yes, the IO is the stuff that hasn't yet been approved by the FDA yet and is administered subq. You have to get a special dispensation from the FDA and I ordered mine from the UK. It is pricey. When I was getting it for Grace and Jazz it was costing me about $700 bucks with exchange rate and shipping. Below is the paste for help in getting the dispensation. The last time I talked to my vet's office they were still getting calls from all over the country and they don't have any problem with helping. For anyone interested in starting the process of obtaining Feline Interferon, (Virbagen Omega)... My vet's liaison, Michelle Rose, at Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group in Ventura CA (805-339-2290)has made an "FDA packet" that she will fax out to anyone's vet who is interested in starting the special dispensation process. She says everything they need to know will be in there, and of course they can call her if there are further questions. Since only vets can apply, only they, or their offices should call. If she's not available, have your vet leave their voice and fax numbers on her voice mail. If you have any trouble, email me directly and I'll call her. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Since I am getting the moon pie kitty and I have been out of felv for a few years I would also like some info on the new Omega interferon. Can anyone explain the difference? where can you get it and the cost? Karen
Re: Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help
Would it help if I flew to pick it up? I fly free
Re: Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help
700.00 worth give a take is this a one time thing or do they have to stay on it everyday forever like the regular interferon. Karen
Re: Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help
the outcome was simply a miracle on paws... What was the outcome? Is there a thread I should check to read more about it? Paolo or anyone else can reply to me here or off-list at my address if this has been discussed very much. I'm new to the list, as my cat recently tested positive with ELISA, so I'm anxiously looking for options that might help her. Thanks, Lance
Re: Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help - Lance
Lance tell us about your kitty and how you found out he/she is positive. Is he asymptomatic, (seemingly healthy)? How old is he, etc? When I first found out my bottle babies had felv, I started researching like a mad woman, (as everyone on this list has done), and found out about Interferon Omega. Unfortunately it isn't approved in the US yet and not so easy to come by. Go to our archives, http://www.mail-archive.com/felvtalk%40felineleukemia.org/ and type in Interferon Omega, or Virbagen Omega in the find box and see what comes up. We've talked extensively about it and all the other things we do to help our kitties. I just re-posted my vet's info for help in acquiring it. Please ask as many questions as you like. You've probably already noticed what a wonderful group this is. The folks here are not only knowledgeable, but loving and considerate too. From your concern over my sister's lost kitty Tux, I can tell you'll fit right in. Sorry about your baby, but there is reason to hope. Felv isn't the immediate death sentence so many, (including some vets), believe. Hang in there and let us hear from you. Nina Lance wrote: the outcome was simply a miracle on paws... What was the outcome? Is there a thread I should check to read more about it? Paolo or anyone else can reply to me here or off-list at my address if this has been discussed very much. I'm new to the list, as my cat recently tested positive with ELISA, so I'm anxiously looking for options that might help her. Thanks, Lance
Re: Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help
Hey Lance, glad to see you made it to this list... Gloria in Little Rock At 04:38 PM 3/26/2006, you wrote: the outcome was simply a miracle on paws... What was the outcome? Is there a thread I should check to read more about it? Paolo or anyone else can reply to me here or off-list at my address if this has been discussed very much. I'm new to the list, as my cat recently tested positive with ELISA, so I'm anxiously looking for options that might help her. Thanks, Lance
Re: Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help
Hi Lance, Sorry you have to be here but welcome !
Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help
HELP! - Susan ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) is wanting information on interferon omega, if someone is knowledgeable in how to use that. I also suggested that she subscribe to this list. Gloria
Re: Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help
Hi, Since I am getting the moon pie kitty and I have been out of felv for a few years I would also like some info on the new Omega interferon. Can anyone explain the difference? where can you get it and the cost? Karen
Re: Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help
Basically, the Mahl-Maynard protocol works this way: each shot contains 1 MILLION UNITS per kg weight of the cat; one shot/day for 5 CONSECUTIVE DAYS (generally monday to friday for vet's convenience... ;) A little reaction (vomit and/or diarrhea) is expected the week after when the Virbagen Omega kicks in, but it may vary from case to case and is generally self-extinguishing. It is fundamental that, once the vial of VO is reconstituted with the supplied liquid, the solution is used that same day, as it CANNOT BE SAFELY PRESERVED for the day after, not even in the refrigerator. Paolo
Re: Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help
injection or iv Paolo? is this the stuff you guys were talking about that has to be purchased out of the US? any idea how much? a friend last night told me 1000.00 for 12 viles? Karen
Re: Interferon Omega - info for person wanting help
Karen, the price depends on the SIZE of the vials, there are two sizes on the market but I can't tell anything about the price simply because I used it long ago, one should select the best size considering the weight and (in case) the NUMBER of cats to be treated, in order to minimize the waste... Even the 1 million units/kg is not engraved in stone, our Micia was given (if I remember right) around 850-900,000 units per Kg because there was another cat being trated simultaneously and we shared the cost of the vials with the other owner, but although the dose was a bit lower, the outcome was simply a miracle on paws... injection or iv Paolo? The usual subcutaneous shots. Paolo
