• Ancount 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
• Ancount Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional
• You should continue to take as long as your doctor advises for it
• The duration of treatment varies according to your need and response to treatment
• You might be asked to get regular tests done to check the number of blood cells in your blood and your bone density level while you are taking this medicine.
• The most common side effects of this medicine include bone pain, weakness, headache, and rash
• Other than this, pain or redness at the site of injection is common
• But, inform your doctor if you notice a lump, swelling, or bruising that does not go away
• It might not prevent you from all kinds of infection, hence inform your doctor if you notice fever, chills, rash, sore throat, and swelling around the face or neck.
• 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 Ancount Injection

• In Prevention of Infections after chemotherapy Ancount 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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Frequestly asked Questions

Is Ancount Injection safe?

Ancount Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

How does Ancount Injection work?

Ancount Injection works by stimulating the bone marrow (organ in the body where blood cells are produced) to increase the production of specific types of blood cells called neutrophils that help fight infections.

What are the uses of Ancount Injection?

Ancount Injection is used during cancer treatment (chemotherapy), bone marrow transplantation, severe chronic neutropenia (low number of a type of white blood cells called neutrophils), neutropenia in patients with HIV infection, and before stem cell donation.

Does Ancount Injection cause cancer?

No, Ancount Injection does not cause cancer.

Why does Ancount Injection cause bone pain?

The exact cause in unknown, but bone pain is a common side-effect of Ancount Injection.

Common and Known Side effects of Ancount Injection

• Bone pain
• Weakness
• Headache
• Rash
• Nausea
• Increased lactate dehydrogenase level in blood
• Vomiting
• Increased uric acid level in blood
• Oropharyngeal pain
• Hair loss
• Fatigue
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Decreased appetite
• Cough
• Breathing problems
• Injection site reactions (pain
• swelling
• redness)