Filgrastim (300mcg)
Emgrast 300mcg 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 to get 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 the 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.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Emgrast
1 ml Injection
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Emgrast 300mcg Injection is a growth factor that stimulates the bone marrow to produce white blood cells. These cells protect the body against infections. .
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Emgrast 300mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Emgrast 300mcg 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.
Emgrast 300mcg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Emgrast 300mcg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Emgrast 300mcg Injection may cause fatigue. This may affect your driving ability.
Emgrast 300mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Emgrast 300mcg Injection is recommended.
Emgrast 300mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Emgrast 300mcg Injection is recommended.
Emgrast 300mcg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Emgrast 300mcg Injection works 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.
Emgrast 300mcg Injection 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.
No, Emgrast 300mcg Injection does not cause cancer.
The exact cause in unknown, but bone pain is a common side-effect of Emgrast 300mcg Injection.
