Itact 300Mcg Injection, a hematopoietic agent, decreases the risk of infection in patients suffering from cancer during chemotherapy. It also raises the number of stem cells in the body and treats low white blood cell counts. It also increases survival in patients receiving radiation. It works by increasing the production of neutrophils in the bone marrow.
Possible side effects of using this medicine may include fever, vomiting, cough, joint pain, chest pain and hair loss. Some severe side effects may include allergic reactions and splenic rupture. This medicine should only be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding if there is no other alternative.
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic towards it. You are not recommended to use filgrastim-sndz, tbo-filgrastim or pegfilgrastim while using Itact 300Mcg Injection. Make sure you inform your doctor if you have spleen problems, sickle cell disease or are taking radiation treatment before starting this medicine.
This medicine is administered in your body by injection under the skin or into a vein, usually once daily. Your dosage depends on your weight, medical condition and response to treatment.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.
Bone Pain
Weakness
Headache
Rash
Increased Lactate Dehydrogenase (Ldh) Level In Blood
Increased Uric Acid Level In Blood
Oropharyngeal Pain
Decreased Appetite
Breathing Difficulty
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Innograst 300mcg injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Itact 300Mcg Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.
Cytogen Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
BDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvt
Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Zydus Cadila
Zydus Cadila
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of Filgrastim, please consult your doctor.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.
Itact 300Mcg Injection is used for treating low neutropenia level in the blood and stimulates the production of hematopoietic stem cells. It is belongs to the class of colony stimulating factor that works by binding and stimulating the production and proliferation of neutrophils in the bone marrow
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.
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