XGRAST 300MCG PREFILLED SYPINGE

Overview

XGRAST 300MCG PREFILLED SYPINGE is a Schedule H drug.

XGRAST 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


  • 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

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

COLSTIM 300 MCG PREFILLED SYPINGEINR 1130 for 1 PREFILLED SYRINGEFILGRASTIM 300.0 MCG
COLSTIM 300MCG INJINR 465 for 1 ML INJECTIONFILGRASTIM 300.0 MCG
CYTOGRAF 300MG INJINR 2528.57 for 1 ML INJECTIONFILGRASTIM 300.0 MG
EMGRAST 300 MCG INJINR 2249.9 for 1 ML INJECTIONFILGRASTIM 300.0 MCG
EMGRAST 300MCG INJINR 2249.9 for 1 ML INJECTIONFILGRASTIM 300 MCG
FASTOGRAF 300MG INJINR 2142.78 for 1 ML INJECTIONFILGRASTIM 300.0 MG
FEGRAST 300IU INJINR 1781.25 for 1 ML INJECTIONFILGRASTIM 300.0 IU
FILCAD 300MG INJINR 2740.38 for 1 INJECTIONFILGRASTIM 300.0 MG
FILGEN 300MG PREFILLED SYPINGEINR 2499 for 1 PREFILLED SYRINGEFILGRASTIM 300.0 MG
FILGRASTIMFILGRASTIM
FILLIF 300MCG PREFILLED SYPINGEINR 1162.5 for 1 ML PREFILLED SYRINGEFILGRASTIM 300.0 MCG
FILLIF INJINR 2694 for 1 ML PREFILLED SYRINGEFILGRASTIM 300 MCG
FILNIM 300MG INJINR 2490 for 1 INJECTIONFILGRASTIM 300.0 MG
FRASTIM 300MCG PREFILLED SYPINGEINR 2812.5 for 1 ML PREFILLED SYRINGEFILGRASTIM 300.0 MCG
FRASTIM PFSINR 2812.5 for 1 ML PREFILLED SYRINGEFILGRASTIM 300 MCG
GRAFEEL 300 MCG INJINR 2249 for 1 ML INJECTIONFILGRASTIM 300.0 MCG
GRAFEEL 300 MCG PREFILLED SYPINGEINR 1336.94 for 1 PREFILLED SYRINGEFILGRASTIM 300.0 MCG
GRAFEEL INJINR 2694 for 1 ML INJECTIONFILGRASTIM 300 MCG
GRANFILL 300MG INJINR 400 for 1 ML INJECTIONFILGRASTIM 300.0 MG
GRASIPAR 300MCG INJINR 2851.2 for 1 INJECTIONFILGRASTIM 300.0 MCG
IMUMAX 300MG INJINR 2443.68 for 1 INJECTIONFILGRASTIM 300 MG
ITACT 300MCG INJINR 2644.22 for 1 INJECTIONFILGRASTIM 300.0 MCG
LUPIFIL 300 MCG INJINR 2562.22 for 1 INJECTIONFILGRASTIM 300.0 MCG
NEUFIL 300MG INJINR 2308.08 for 1 ML INJECTIONFILGRASTIM 300.0 MG
NEUKINE 150 MCG INJINR 892.86 for 1 ML INJECTIONFILGRASTIM 150.0 MCG
NEUKINE 300 MCG PREFILLED SYPINGEINR 2694 for 1 ML PREFILLED SYRINGEFILGRASTIM 300.0 MCG
NEUKINE 300MCG INJINR 1347 for 1ML INJECTIONFILGRASTIM 150 MCG
NEUPOGEN 30 MIU INJINR 2600 for 1 INJECTIONFILGRASTIM 30.0 MIU
PEGHEAL 6MG PREFILLED SYPINGEINR 10990 for 1 ML PREFILLED SYRINGEFILGRASTIM 6.0 MG
RELIGRAST 300MCG INJINR 2300 for 0.5ML INJFILGRASTIM 600 MCG/ML
XGRAST 300MCG PREFILLED SYPINGEINR 1809.52 for 0.5 ML PREFILLED SYRINGEFILGRASTIM 300.0 MCG