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| Pronunciation |
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 (fil
GRA
stim) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Neupogen® |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Colony Stimulating Factor |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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If you have an allergy to filgrastim or any other part of this
medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
If you are taking chemotherapy and radiation treatments at the same
time. |
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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This medicine is used to treat aplastic anemia.
This medicine is used to treat autoimmune neonatal neutropenia.
This medicine is used to treat cancer patients who have had severe
bone marrow problems with chemotherapy.
This medicine is used to treat hairy cell leukemia.
This medicine is used to treat HIV infection.
This medicine is used to treat low white blood cell counts.
This medicine is used to treat
myelodysplasia. |
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| How does it work? |
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Filgrastim increases the production of white blood cells in the bone
marrow. |
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| How is it best taken? |
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This medicine is given as a shot into the fatty part of the skin.
Your healthcare provider may teach you how to give the shot.
Take this medicine at a similar time of day.
Before injection, bring to room temperature.
Wash your hands before and after use.
Throw syringe away after single use. Do not reuse.
Throw away needles in needle/sharp disposal box and return box to
healthcare provider when full. |
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
Do not take a double dose or extra doses. |
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines.
Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding. |
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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Bone pain. |
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| What should I monitor? |
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Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same?
Check blood work (white blood cells). The dose of the medicine may be
changed depending on the results. Talk with healthcare provider.
Follow up with healthcare provider. |
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest
tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Fast heartbeat.
Severe dizziness or passing out.
Difficulty breathing.
Any rash.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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Store in a refrigerator. Do not freeze.
Do not shake. |
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| General statements |
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Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare
provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or
vitamins. |
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