• Macrogen 400mg Injection is used to prevent infections after chemotherapy
• It is a growth factor that stimulates the bone marrow to produce white blood cells
• These cells protect the body against infections
• Macrogen 400mg Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional
• Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it
• This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time
• You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised
• Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects
• It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
• The most common side effects of this medicine include bone pain, decreased blood pressure, nausea, and vomiting
• If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know
• There may be ways of reducing or preventing them
• You might be asked for regular tests done to check the number of blood cells in your blood while you are taking this medicine.
• Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, breathing problems, swelling, or are taking any medicines to treat infections
• Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using
• This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
• The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Macrogen 400mg Injection

• In Prevention of Infections after chemotherapy Macrogen 400mg Injection increases the production of white blood cells by stimulating the immune system in our body
• White blood cells are those cells that help us to fight infections
• This medicine is really effective and must be used under medical supervision
• Avoid being in crowds and wash your hands often to prevent any infections
• Have plenty of fluids, unless otherwise advised by the doctor not to.

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Common and Known Side effects of Macrogen 400mg Injection

• Bone pain
• Decreased blood pressure
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Breathlessness
• Rash
• Flu-like symptoms
• Fever
• Diarrhea
• Feeling of discomfort
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face
• ears
• neck and trunk)