Neukine 300mcg Injection: Effective Solution in a Vial

Description:

• Contains the active constituent filgrastim.
• A white blood cell growth factor (granulocyte-colony stimulating factor).

Approved Uses:

• Decreasing the risk of developing febrile neutropenia in people with non-myeloid cancer receiving chemotherapy.
• Reducing the duration of neutropenia.
• Increasing the number of white blood cells and decreasing the length of time of fever in people with acute myeloid leukemia.
• Use in people undergoing bone marrow transplants.
• Use in people with severe chronic neutropenia.
• Preparation of the blood for leukapheresis.
• Increasing the chance of survival in people exposed to harmful amounts of radiation.
• Use in patients with advanced HIV infection.

Mechanism of Action:

• Belongs to the class of medications called colony-stimulating factors.
• Helps the body produce more white blood cells.

Important Information:

• Inform your physician if you have or had liver disease, kidney problems, sickle cell anemia, or bone disease.
• Store in a refrigerator (2°C – 8°C), do not freeze.
• Do not shake the pre-filled syringe.
• Discard the medicine if stored at room temperature for more than 48 hours.
• Keep out of reach from children and pets.
• It is important to get the dose at the scheduled time.

Administration:

• Administered subcutaneously (in the fatty tissues just under the skin) or intravenously by a qualified healthcare professional.
• If self-administration at home is prescribed, carefully read the "Instructions for use" from the package insert.

Safety Advice:

• Unsafe during pregnancy as it may cause birth defects.
• Unsafe to breastfeed during treatment.
• Consult a doctor if you have lung or liver problems.
• Avoid alcohol consumption.
• Do not drive or operate heavy machinery within 1 hour after injection.

Side Effects:

• Common: pain in bones, joints, and muscles; pain at the injection site; fever; itchiness and skin rash; nausea; headaches; dizziness and tiredness; nose bleeding; hair fall.
• Serious: inflammation of the 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.
• Regular laboratory tests may be required to monitor the effectiveness of the therapy.

FAQs:

• Q1: What are the symptoms that I should notify the physician while taking Neukine 300mcg injection (Vial)? A1: 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.
• Q2: What is the Neukine 300mcg injection (Vial) package insert? A2: 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.
• Q3: Who should not take Neukine 300mcg injection (Vial)? A3: Consult your doctor for specific contraindications.
• Q4: Will Neukine 300mcg injection (Vial) affect my kidneys? A4: This medicine may affect your kidneys. Regular kidney function tests will be taken to monitor your kidney functions.
• Q5: Can I breastfeed while taking Neukine 300mcg injection (Vial)? A5: No, this medicine secretes in small amounts in breast milk. Neukine 300mcg injection (Vial) 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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