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Neulastim 6 mg / 0.6 mL ( Pegfilgrastim ) prefilled syringe
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Neulastim 6 mg / 0.6 mL ( Pegfilgrastim ) prefilled syringe

 

Overview

Neulastim Injection is used for Abnormally low white blood cell count, Fever and infection due to neutropenia in patients receiving chemotherapy, Chronic myeloid leukemia, Cancer in which the bone marrow does not make enough healthy blood cells and other conditions. Neulastim Injection may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Neulastim Injection contains Pegfilgrastim as an active ingredient.
Neulastim Injection works by increasing the production of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Detailed information related to Neulastim Injection's uses, composition, dosage, side effects and reviews is listed below.

Uses

Neulastim Injection is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

Neulastim Injection Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Neulastim Injection. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.
If you notice other side-effects not listed above, contact your doctor for medical advice. You may also report side-effects to your local food and drug administration authority.

Precautions

Before using Neulastim Injection, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.

Interactions with Neulastim Injection

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Neulastim Injection may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Neulastim Injection may interact with the following drugs and products:
  • Filgrastim
  • Interfere with certain laboratory tests
  • Topotecan

When not to use Neulastim Injection

Hypersensitivity to Neulastim Injection is a contraindication. In addition, Neulastim Injection should not be used if you have the following conditions:

Composition and Active Ingredients

Neulastim Injection is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)
Please note that this medicine may be available in various strengths for each active ingredient listed above.

Packages and Strengths

Neulastim Injection is available in the following packages and strengths
Neulastim Injection - Packages: 0.6ml Pre-filled Syringe + Needle
Neulastim Injection - Strengths: 6Mg

Neulastim Injection - Frequently asked Questions

  • Is Neulastim Injection safe to use when pregnant?
    Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
  • Is Neulastim Injection safe while breastfeeding?
    Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • Can Neulastim Injection be used for Abnormally low white blood cell count and Fever and infection due to neutropenia in patients receiving chemotherapy?
    Yes, abnormally low white blood cell count and fever and infection due to neutropenia in patients receiving chemotherapy are among the most common reported uses for Neulastim Injection. Please do not use Neulastim Injection for abnormally low white blood cell count and fever and infection due to neutropenia in patients receiving chemotherapy without consulting first with your doctor. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as common uses for Neulastim Injection.
  • How long do I need to use Neulastim Injection before I see improvement of my conditions?
    TabletWise.com website users have reported same day and 1 week as the most common time it takes before they saw improvements in their conditions. These times may not be reflective of what you may experience or how you should use this medicine. Please consult with your doctor to check how long do you need to use Neulastim Injection. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as time for effectiveness for Neulastim Injection.
  • Should I use Neulastim Injection empty stomach, before food or after food?
    TabletWise.com website users have most commonly reported using Neulastim Injection anytime. However, this may not be reflective of how you should use this medicine. Please follow your doctor's advice on how you should use this medicine. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as timing of using Neulastim Injection.
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when using this product?
    If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as side-effects when using Neulastim Injection medicine then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. One should not drive a vehicle if using the medicine makes you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your blood-pressure extensively. Pharmacists also advise patients not to drink alcohol with medicines as alcohol intensifies drowsiness side-effects. Please check for these effects on your body when using Neulastim Injection. Always consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body and health conditions.
  • Is this medicine or product addictive or habit forming?
    Most medicines don't come with a potential for addiction or abuse. Usually, government's categorizes medicines that can be addictive as controlled substances. Examples include schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US. Please consult the product package to make sure that the medicine does not belong to such special categorizations of medicines. Lastly, do not self-medicate and increase your body's dependence to medicines without the advice of a doctor.
  • Can i stop using this product immediately or do I have to slowly ween off the use?
    Some medicines need to be tapered or cannot be stopped immediately because of rebound effects. Please consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body, health and other medications that you may be using.

Other important Information on Neulastim Injection

Missing a dose

In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.

Overdosage of Neulastim Injection

  • Do not use more than prescribed dose. Taking more medication will not improve your symptoms; rather they may cause poisoning or serious side-effects. If you suspect that you or anyone else who may have overdosed of Neulastim Injection, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you to help doctors with necessary information.
  • Do not give your medicines to other people even if you know that they have the same condition or it seems that they may have similar conditions. This may lead to overdosage.
  • Please consult your physician or pharmacist or product package for more information.

Storage of Neulastim Injection

  • Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.
  • Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so. Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Neulastim Injection.

Expired Neulastim Injection

  • Taking a single dose of expired Neulastim Injection is unlikely to produce an adverse event. However, please discuss with your primary health provider or pharmacist for proper advice or if you feel unwell or sick. Expired drug may become ineffective in treating your prescribed conditions. To be on the safe side, it is important not to use expired drug. If you have a chronic illness that requires taking medicine constantly such as heart condition, seizures, and life-threatening allergies, you are much safer keeping in touch with your primary health care provider so that you can have a fresh supply of unexpired medications.

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