Mozifor Injection

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Mozifor Injection, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Mozifor Injection as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

MRP: ₹
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Salt Combination: Plerixafor (24mg)
Brand: Hetero Drugs Ltd
Uses: Autologous stem cell transplant

Description

Mozifor Injection is used in Autologous stem cell transplant
It is a procedure in which certain blood cells are removed from the body and then returned to the body after the chemotherapy and/or radiation in patients with certain cancers
Mozifor 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 nausea, diarrhea, and injection site reaction
If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know
There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have abnormal levels of blood cells or kidney problems 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.

Cautions

Liver:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Mozifor Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Mozifor Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mozifor Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether Mozifor Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Mozifor Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Mozifor Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mozifor Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Hematopoietic stem cell mobilizer
Therapeutic class:	ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Phenylmethylamines

Uses

Uses of Mozifor Injection

In Autologous stem cell transplant In an autologous transplant, your own blood-forming stem cells are collected
Mozifor Injection removes the blood-producing cells from the bone marrow into the bloodstream
These cells can be collected and used for transplant
This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse
Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.