FILLIF 300MCG PREFILLED SYPINGE

Overview

FILLIF 300MCG PREFILLED SYPINGE is a Schedule H drug.

FILLIF 300MCG PREFILLED SYPINGE is composed of: FILGRASTIM (300.0 MCG)

Filgrastim is a man-made form of a protein that stimulates the growth of white blood cells in your body. White blood cells help your body fight against infection.Filgrastim is used to treat neutropenia, a lack of certain white blood cells caused by cancer, bone marrow transplant, receiving chemotherapy, or by other conditions.Filgrastim is used to prevent infections after chemotherapy.Filgrastim is a growth factor that stimulates the bone marrow to produce white blood cells. These cells protect the body against infections. .

Usage

FILGRASTIM is generally used to treat: Neutropenia
FILGRASTIM can address symptoms like: Fever, Cough, Wheezing, Mouth Soreness, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for FILLIF 300MCG PREFILLED SYPINGE and its Constituents

• Do not take filgrastim tablet, if you are allergic to filgrastim or any of the ingredients of the medicine.
• Do not take filgrastim, if you have osteoporosis (weak and fragile bones due to loss of calcium),suffering from any infection, cough, fever and difficulty breathing, sickle cell disease (an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells), left upper abdominal pain or pain at the tip of your shoulder.
• You will have to do regular blood tests whilst to count the number of neutrophils and other white blood cells.
• This will tell your doctor how the treatment is working and will also indicate if treatment needs to be continued.The needle cover of the pre-filled syringe contains dry natural rubber (a derivative of latex) which may cause an allergic reaction.
•  If you are injecting yourself, inject into the tissue just under the skin. This is known as a subcutaneous injection.
• Your doctor will instruct you regarding the same. You can inject subcutaneously in the upper part of your thigh, or the sides of the abdomen. If someone else is injecting you, they can also use the back of your arms.Change the injection site every day to avoid soreness at one site.
• Filgrastim can cause fatigue and, therefore, caution has to be taken before operating an automobile or machinery.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
• Use the medicine exactly as directed.Filgrastim should not be given within 24 hours before or 24 hours after you receive chemotherapy.
• Take the medicine out of the refrigerator and allow it to reach room temperature for 30 minutes before injecting your dose.
• Do not leave the medicine at room temperature for longer than 24 hours.

Symptoms of Overdosage

FILGRASTIM over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

FILGRASTIM : Constipation, Diarrhoea, Chronic Cough, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Pain, Nervousness, Irregular Heartbeat, Cracks At Corner Of Mouth, Mouth Swelling, Difficulty Breathing, Nausea, Head Headache, Weakness (generalized), Hair Loss, Fatigue (tiredness)

Serious Side-Effects

FILGRASTIM : Nosebleeds, Skin Rash, Paralysis, Joint Pain, Muscle Pain, Abdomen Pain, Gums Bleeding, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Labored Breathing, Difficulty Swallowing, Face Swelling, Fever, Head Headache, Pale Skin, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Throat Soreness

Disease Interactions

FILGRASTIM can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

FILGRASTIM is categorized as: COLONY STIMULATING FACTORS / IMMUNOSTIMULANTS / IMMUNOLOGIC AGENTS

Available Alternatives for FILLIF 300MCG PREFILLED SYPINGE

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

COLSTIM 300 MCG PREFILLED SYPINGE	INR 1130 for 1 PREFILLED SYRINGE	FILGRASTIM 300.0 MCG
COLSTIM 300MCG INJ	INR 465 for 1 ML INJECTION	FILGRASTIM 300.0 MCG
EMGRAST 300 MCG INJ	INR 2249.9 for 1 ML INJECTION	FILGRASTIM 300.0 MCG
EMGRAST 300MCG INJ	INR 2249.9 for 1 ML INJECTION	FILGRASTIM 300 MCG
FILLIF 300MCG PREFILLED SYPINGE	INR 1162.5 for 1 ML PREFILLED SYRINGE	FILGRASTIM 300.0 MCG
FILLIF INJ	INR 2694 for 1 ML PREFILLED SYRINGE	FILGRASTIM 300 MCG
FRASTIM 300MCG PREFILLED SYPINGE	INR 2812.5 for 1 ML PREFILLED SYRINGE	FILGRASTIM 300.0 MCG
FRASTIM PFS	INR 2812.5 for 1 ML PREFILLED SYRINGE	FILGRASTIM 300 MCG
GRAFEEL 300 MCG INJ	INR 2249 for 1 ML INJECTION	FILGRASTIM 300.0 MCG
GRAFEEL 300 MCG PREFILLED SYPINGE	INR 1336.94 for 1 PREFILLED SYRINGE	FILGRASTIM 300.0 MCG
GRAFEEL INJ	INR 2694 for 1 ML INJECTION	FILGRASTIM 300 MCG
GRASIPAR 300MCG INJ	INR 2851.2 for 1 INJECTION	FILGRASTIM 300.0 MCG
ITACT 300MCG INJ	INR 2644.22 for 1 INJECTION	FILGRASTIM 300.0 MCG
LUPIFIL 300 MCG INJ	INR 2562.22 for 1 INJECTION	FILGRASTIM 300.0 MCG
NEUKINE 300 MCG PREFILLED SYPINGE	INR 2694 for 1 ML PREFILLED SYRINGE	FILGRASTIM 300.0 MCG
XGRAST 300MCG PREFILLED SYPINGE	INR 1809.52 for 0.5 ML PREFILLED SYRINGE	FILGRASTIM 300.0 MCG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

CYTOGRAF 300MG INJ	INR 2528.57 for 1 ML INJECTION	FILGRASTIM 300.0 MG
FASTOGRAF 300MG INJ	INR 2142.78 for 1 ML INJECTION	FILGRASTIM 300.0 MG
FEGRAST 300IU INJ	INR 1781.25 for 1 ML INJECTION	FILGRASTIM 300.0 IU
FILCAD 300MG INJ	INR 2740.38 for 1 INJECTION	FILGRASTIM 300.0 MG
FILGEN 300MG PREFILLED SYPINGE	INR 2499 for 1 PREFILLED SYRINGE	FILGRASTIM 300.0 MG
FILGRASTIM		FILGRASTIM
FILNIM 300MG INJ	INR 2490 for 1 INJECTION	FILGRASTIM 300.0 MG
GRANFILL 300MG INJ	INR 400 for 1 ML INJECTION	FILGRASTIM 300.0 MG
IMUMAX 300MG INJ	INR 2443.68 for 1 INJECTION	FILGRASTIM 300 MG
NEUFIL 300MG INJ	INR 2308.08 for 1 ML INJECTION	FILGRASTIM 300.0 MG
NEUKINE 150 MCG INJ	INR 892.86 for 1 ML INJECTION	FILGRASTIM 150.0 MCG
NEUKINE 300MCG INJ	INR 1347 for 1ML INJECTION	FILGRASTIM 150 MCG
NEUPOGEN 30 MIU INJ	INR 2600 for 1 INJECTION	FILGRASTIM 30.0 MIU
PEGHEAL 6MG PREFILLED SYPINGE	INR 10990 for 1 ML PREFILLED SYRINGE	FILGRASTIM 6.0 MG
RELIGRAST 300MCG INJ	INR 2300 for 0.5ML INJ	FILGRASTIM 600 MCG/ML