Prescription Required

Neukine 150mcg Injection

by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Filgrastim (150mcg)

₹1347₹1347

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Neukine 150mcg Injection

Introduction to Neukine 150mcg Injection

Neukine 150mcg Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. You should continue to take as long as your doctor advises for it. The duration of treatment varies according to your need and response to treatment. You might be asked for regular tests done to check the number of blood cells in your blood and your bone density level while you are taking this medicine.

The most common side effects of this medicine include bone pain, weakness, headache, and rash. 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, rash, sore throat and swelling around 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.

Safety Advice for Neukine 150mcg Injection

  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Safe
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Neukine 150mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

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Neukine 150mcg 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.

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Neukine 150mcg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

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Neukine 150mcg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.<BR>Neukine 150mcg Injection may cause fatigue. This may affect your driving ability.

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Neukine 150mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Neukine 150mcg Injection is recommended.

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Neukine 150mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Neukine 150mcg Injection is recommended.

How Neukine 150mcg Injection works

Neukine 150mcg Injection is a growth factor that stimulates the bone marrow to produce white blood cells. These cells protect the body against infections. .

How To Use Neukine 150mcg Injection

  • Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Side Effects Of Neukine 150mcg Injection

  • Bone pain
  • Weakness
  • Headache
  • Rash
  • Nausea
  • Increased lactate dehydrogenase level in blood
  • Vomiting
  • Increased uric acid level in blood
  • Oropharyngeal pain
  • Hair loss
  • Fatigue
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Decreased appetite
  • Cough
  • Breathing problems

FAQ's on Neukine 150mcg Injection

How does it work?

They act by stimulating the bone marrow (organ in the body where blood cells are produced) to increase the production of specific types of blood cells called neutrophils that help fight infections

Is Neukine safe?

Neukine is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

What are the uses of Neukine?

Neukine is used during cancer treatment (chemotherapy), bone marrow transplantation, severe chronic neutropenia (low number of a type of white blood cells called neutrophils), neutropenia in patients with HIV infection, and before stem cell donation

Is Neukine a steroid/antibiotic?

No, Neukine belongs to class of medication called as colony-stimulating factors

What is Neukine/Neukine neuopagen?

Neupogen is the brand name of Neukine. Neukine belongs to class of medication called as colony-stimulating factors

Why does Neukine cause bone pain?

The exact cause in unknown, but bone pain is a common side-effect of Neukine.

Is Neukine FDA approved?

Yes, it has been approved by FDA for used during cancer treatment (chemotherapy), bone marrow transplantation, severe chronic neutropenia (low number of a type of white blood cells called neutrophils), neutropenia in patients with HIV infection, and before stem cell donation

Does Neukine cause cancer?

No, Neukine does not cause cancer

Prescription Required

Neukine 150mcg Injection

by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Filgrastim (150mcg)

₹1347₹1347

0% off
Neukine 150mcg Injection

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