What is interferon alpha-2a used for?

Q: Could you please give details of using interferon alpha-2a for treatment of recurrent craniopharyngioma? Is the medicine available in a natural form?

A:Interferon alpha 2-a is used in a wide variety of disorders including certain malignancies and hepatitis. You should consult your doctor with regard to its use. It is available in India under the trade name of Roferon-A marketed by Nicholas Piramal.