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LEUCOSTIM 300mcg|ml Injection 1s
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Filgrastim:300mcg/ml
- Manufactured by : Century Pharmaceuticals (PVT) LTD.
- Drug Strength : 300mcg/ml
- Drug Form : Injection
- Pack Size : 1s
- Product SKU : dis_22041
Filgrastim:300mcg/ml | Anabolics & hematopoietics
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Manufactured / Marketed By : Century Product Form : InjectionPack Size : 1sIngredients : Filgrastim:300mcg/mlGeneric Category : Anabolics & hematopoietics
How it works
LEUCOSTIM 300mcg|ml Injection 1s works by helping the body make more neutrophils.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for LEUCOSTIM 300mcg|ml Injection 1s
- Stomach pain
- Hair loss
- Constipation
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Fever and chills
- Bone pain
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Swelling or inflammation of mouth
Uses of LEUCOSTIM 300mcg|ml Injection 1s
What is it prescribed for?
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Neutropenia caused by chemotherapy
This medicine is used to reduce the incidence of infection in patients receiving myelosuppressive anti-cancer drugs.
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Bone Marrow Transplantation
This medicine is used to treat febrile neutropenia, the fever caused due to decreased neutrophil count in patients receiving chemotherapy followed by bone marrow transplantation.
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Peripheral Progenitor Cell Transplantation
This medicine is used before the procedure of leukapheresis to mobilize the autologous hematopoietic progenitor cells into the peripheral blood for collection.
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Chronic Neutropenia
This medicine is used to reduce the incidence of infection, fever, and oropharyngeal ulcers in patients with chronic neutropenia.
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Neutropenia caused by radiation
This medicine is used to increase the survival rate in patients who have received high doses of myelosuppressive radiation.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
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Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to LEUCOSTIM 300mcg|ml Injection 1s or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
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Splenic Rupture
This medicine should be used with caution due to the increased risk of splenic rupture. Patients having abdominal and/or shoulder tip pain while taking this medicine should consult the doctor immediately. Your doctor may advise you to stop the medicine based on your clinical condition.
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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
This medicine has been shown to cause Acute respiratory distress syndrome in rare cases. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Report any symptoms of fever or respiratory distress to the doctor on priority. Replacement with a suitable alternative might be required based on the clinical condition.
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Sickle cell crisis
This medicine not recommended for use in patients with a known history of sickle cell disease due to the increased risk of serious and life threatening reactions. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Replacement with a suitable alternative might be required based on the clinical condition.
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Other medicines
This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
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Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Cisplatin moderate
- Fluorouracil moderate
- Doxorubicin moderate
- Bleomycin moderate
- Cytarabine moderate
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severe
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with Renal dysfunction due to the increased risk of glomerulonephritis. Report to the doctor any symptoms such as swelling of ankles and face, blood in the urine, dark colored urine, or decreased urine output immediately. An alternative treatment option should be considered based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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severe
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with Myeloid tumors due to the increased risk of tumor growth. Report to the doctor all your medical conditions before taking this medicine.
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severe
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with Leukocytosis due to the increased risk of excessive white blood cell count. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with an alternative medicine should be done under your doctor's supervision.
General Instructions
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Other details
- Usage does not depend on food timings
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- Does not cause sleepiness
References
- medlineplus.gov - Filgrastim [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a692033.html [cited 28/7/2020]. 2020
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