Neukine 150mcg Injection

Neukine 150mcg Injection

Gain a clear understanding of Neukine 150mcg Injection, a product by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd formulated with the salt combination Filgrastim (150mcg). This medication is commonly used for Prevention of Infections after chemotherapy. Continue reading to explore comprehensive details about its application and other essential information to help you make informed decisions regarding your health needs.

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  • MRP: ₹ 1347
  • Packing: 1.0 ml in 1 vial
  • Salt Combination: Filgrastim (150mcg)
  • Brand: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Uses: Prevention of Infections after chemotherapy

Description

  • Neukine 150mcg 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
  • Neukine 150mcg 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.

Cautions

Liver: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Neukine 150mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Neukine 150mcg Injection is recommended.
Kidney: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Neukine 150mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Neukine 150mcg Injection is recommended.
Driving: UNSAFE: Neukine 150mcg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Neukine 150mcg Injection may cause fatigue. This may affect your driving ability.
Breast feeding: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Neukine 150mcg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Neukine 150mcg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Neukine 150mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action: Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF)
Therapeutic class: ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor

Uses

Uses of Neukine 150mcg Injection

  • In Prevention of Infections after chemotherapy Neukine 150mcg 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.
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Neukine 150mcg Injection, please consult your doctor.

FAQs

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Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Neukine 150mcg 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)

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