Emgrast M 500mcg Injection

Emgrast M 500mcg Injection

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Information about Emgrast M 500mcg Injection (Brand: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd) - Uses: Prevention of Infections after chemotherapy

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  • MRP: ₹ 3582
  • Packing: 1.0 Injection in 1 vial
  • Salt Combination: Sargramostim (500mcg)
  • Brand: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Uses: Prevention of Infections after chemotherapy

Description

  • Emgrast M 500mcg 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
  • Emgrast M 500mcg 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, fever, and breathlessness
  • 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, shortness of breath, 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: CAUTION: Emgrast M 500mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Emgrast M 500mcg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Kidney: CAUTION: Emgrast M 500mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Emgrast M 500mcg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Driving: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether Emgrast M 500mcg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Emgrast M 500mcg 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: Emgrast M 500mcg 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 Emgrast M 500mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action: Granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF)
Therapeutic class: ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Granulocyte Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor (GM-CSF)

Uses

Uses of Emgrast M 500mcg Injection

  • In Prevention of Infections after chemotherapy Emgrast M 500mcg 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 Emgrast M 500mcg Injection, please consult your doctor.

FAQs

Frequestly asked Questions

Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Emgrast M 500mcg Injection
  • Bone pain
  • Decreased blood pressure
  • Fever
  • Breathlessness
  • Feeling of discomfort
  • Vomiting
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face
  • ears
  • neck and trunk)
  • Nausea
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Rash
  • Diarrhea

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