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Frastim 300Mcg Prefilled Syringe

Manufacturer :  RPG Life Sciences Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Filgrastim
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Frastim 300Mcg Prefilled Syringe

Frastim 300Mcg Prefilled Syringe, 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 Frastim 300Mcg Prefilled Syringe. 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.

    What are the side effects of Frastim 300Mcg Prefilled Syringe ?

    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.

    Key highlights of Frastim 300Mcg Prefilled Syringe

    • 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.

    What are the substitutes for Frastim 300Mcg Prefilled Syringe ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Frastim 300Mcg Prefilled Syringe , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    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.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • 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.

    How does this medication work?

    Frastim 300Mcg Prefilled Syringe 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.

      References

      • Filgrastim-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 9 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/filgrastim

      • Filgrastim-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 9 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00099

      • FILGRASTIM injection,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 9 June 2022].Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=FILGRASTIM

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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