Neukine 300mcg Injection PFS: Advanced Therapeutic Solution

Description:

• Contains the active constituent filgrastim.
• A white blood cell growth factor (granulocyte-colony stimulating factor).
• Approved by the FDA to decrease the risk of developing febrile neutropenia and to reduce the duration of neutropenia in people with non-myeloid cancer receiving chemotherapy.
• Used to increase the number of WBC and decrease the length of time of fever in people with acute myeloid leukemia.
• Also used in people undergoing bone marrow transplants and in people with severe chronic neutropenia.
• Used to prepare the blood for leukapheresis.
• Indicated to increase the chance of survival in people exposed to harmful amounts of radiation.
• Used in patients with advanced HIV infection to reduce the risk of infections.

How it works:

• Belongs to the class of medications called colony-stimulating factors.
• Helps the body to produce more white blood cells (WBC).
• WBC are important because they help your body fight infection.

Uses:

• To prevent infections after chemotherapy due to decreased white blood cells (neutropenia).

Administration:

• Available as a prefilled syringe.
• Administered subcutaneously (in the fatty tissues just under the skin) or intravenously (into the vein) slowly.
• Dose, route of administration, and frequency decided by your doctor based on your disease condition and other factors.
• If self-administration at home is decided, read the "Instructions for use" carefully from the package insert.

Safety Advice:

• Unsafe during pregnancy as it may cause birth defects.
• Unsafe to breastfeed during treatment.
• Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
• Inform your physician if you have any liver problems before starting treatment.
• Unsafe to consume alcohol with this injection.
• Unsafe to travel, drive vehicles, or operate heavy machinery after taking (1 hour) this injection.

Side Effects:

• Common: pain in the bones, joints, and muscles; pain at the site of injection; fever; itchiness and skin rash; nausea; headaches; dizziness and tiredness; nose bleeding; hair fall.
• Serious: inflammation of aorta; capillary leak syndrome; hypersensitivity reactions; changes in urine color; swelling in hands, feet, face, and abdomen; difficulty in breathing; sickle cell anemia.

Word of Advice:

• Inform your physician if you are experiencing any symptoms of swelling in the face, feet, hands, and abdomen, difficulty in breathing, sudden drop in blood pressure, left abdominal pain, weakness, and skin rashes.
• Read the package insert carefully if you are self-administering the medicine.
• Regular laboratory tests may be advised to monitor the effectiveness of the therapy.

FAQs:

1. What are the symptoms that I should notify the physician while taking Neukine 300mcg injection?

   • Inform your physician if you are experiencing any symptoms of swelling in the face, feet, hands, and abdomen, difficulty in breathing, sudden drop in blood pressure, left abdominal pain, weakness, and skin rashes.

2. What is the Neukine 300mcg injection package insert?

   • The FDA provides a package insert, which summarizes the relevant scientific information needed for healthcare practitioners and patients to use the drug safely and effectively. The package insert contains safety information, instruction for use, and other information.

3. Who should not take Neukine 300mcg injection?

   • Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any forms of rubber, latex, pegfilgrastim, filgrastim or any of the other ingredients in this medicine.

4. Will Neukine 300mcg injection affect my kidneys?

   • This medicine may affect your kidneys. Regular kidney function tests will be taken to monitor your kidney functions. Inform your physician if you have any kidney problems.

5. Can I breastfeed while taking Neukine 300mcg injection?

   • No, this medicine secretes in small amounts in breast milk. Neukine 300mcg injection can cause harm to your baby. Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Fact Box:

• Molecule name: Filgrastim.
• Therapeutic class: Hematopoietic.
• Pharmacological class: Colony-stimulating factor.
• Indications: Neutropenia.

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