Description
MG Medicals, Quality Assurance
CompositionFilgrastim (300mcg)
UsageInfections after chemotherapy
MG Medicals, Briefing of Colstim 300mcg Prefilled Syringe
Uses of Colstim 300mcg Prefilled SyringeColstim 300mcg Prefilled Syringe is used to prevent infections after chemotherapy.
Colstim 300mcg Prefilled Syringe side reactionsBone pain, Weakness, Headache, Rash, Nausea, Increased lactate dehydrogenase level in blood, Vomiting, Increased uric acid level in blood, Oropharyngeal pain, Hair loss, Fatigue, Diarrhoea, Constipation, Decreased appetite, Cough, Breathing difficulty.
How to take Colstim 300mcg Prefilled SyringeYour doctor or nurse will use this device to give medicine. You or your care giver may be taught on how to use this device at home.
How Colstim 300mcg Prefilled Syringe worksColstim 300mcg Prefilled Syringe is a growth factor that stimulates the bone marrow to produce white blood cells. These cells protect the body against infections.
MG Medicals, More Suggestion
Suggestion for Colstim 300mcg Prefilled Syringe
- Do not take filgrastim tablet, if you are allergic to filgrastim or any of the ingredients of the medicine.
- Do not take filgrastim, if you have osteoporosis (weak and fragile bones due to loss of calcium),suffering from any infection, cough, fever and difficulty breathing, sickle cell disease (an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells), left upper abdominal pain or pain at the tip of your shoulder.
- You will have to do regular blood tests whilst to count the number of neutrophils and other white blood cells. This will tell your doctor how the treatment is working and will also indicate if treatment needs to be continued.
- The needle cover of the pre-filled syringe contains dry natural rubber (a derivative of latex) which may cause an allergic reaction.
- If you are injecting yourself, inject into the tissue just under the skin. This is known as a subcutaneous injection. Your doctor will instruct you regarding the same. You can inject subcutaneously in the upper part of your thigh, or the sides of the abdomen. If someone else is injecting you, they can also use the back of your arms.
- Change the injection site every day to avoid soreness at one site.
- Filgrastim can cause fatigue and, therefore, caution has to be taken before operating an automobile or machinery.
MG Medicals, Tips & Warnings
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Colstim 300mcg Prefilled Syringe may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Colstim 300mcg Prefilled Syringe is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Do not drive unless you are feeling well. Colstim 300mcg Prefilled Syringe may cause fatigue. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
safe
Colstim 300mcg Prefilled Syringe is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Colstim 300mcg Prefilled Syringe is recommended.
Liver
safe
Colstim 300mcg Prefilled Syringe is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Colstim 300mcg Prefilled Syringe is recommended.
MG Medicals, If miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Colstim 300mcg Prefilled Syringe, please consult your doctor.
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