Neupogen Injection
Strength : 30 MU
Ingredient : Filgrastim
Company Name : Roche Products India Pvt Ltd
Packing : 1 PFS
Uses : Neupogen (filgrastim) is a medication that stimulates the production of white blood cells. It is a recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) used in various clinical settings to reduce the risk of infection in patients with neutropenia (low white blood cell count). Here are some key details about Neupogen: Uses: Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia: Neupogen is commonly used to increase white blood cell counts in patients undergoing chemotherapy, which can decrease the risk of infection. Bone Marrow Transplantation: Helps accelerate the recovery of neutrophil counts following a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. Severe Chronic Neutropenia: Used in congenital, cyclic, or idiopathic neutropenia to boost white blood cell counts. Peripheral Blood Progenitor Cell Collection: Facilitates the collection of hematopoietic stem cells for transplantation.
Side Effects : Common Side Effects: Bone pain Headache Injection site reactions Fatigue Fever Serious Side Effects: Splenic rupture (rare but serious) Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) Allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis Capillary leak syndrome Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)
Contraindications: Neupogen should not be used in patients with known hypersensitivity to filgrastim or any component of the product. Precautions: Caution is advised in patients with a history of splenic disorders, sickle cell disease, or previous allergic reactions to similar medications.