Colstim Injection

Making informed decisions about your health is essential. This page offers a detailed look at Colstim Injection, providing you with the facts about its therapeutic uses, recommended dosage, potential side effects, drug interactions, and other vital information. Use this knowledge to have meaningful conversations with your healthcare provider about Colstim Injection and your treatment options.

MRP: ₹ 1271.92
Packing: 1.0 ml in 1 prefilled syringe
Salt Combination: Filgrastim (300mcg)
Brand: Zydus Cadila
Uses: Prevention of Infections after chemotherapy

Description

Colstim 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
Colstim 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: Colstim Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Colstim Injection is recommended.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Colstim Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Colstim Injection is recommended.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Colstim Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Colstim Injection may cause fatigue. This may affect your driving ability.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Colstim 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: Colstim 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 Colstim 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 of Colstim Injection

In Prevention of Infections after chemotherapy Colstim 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.