Neukine 300mcg Solution For Injection
1ml Solution For Injection in Pre Filled SyringeMRP ₹1239.17
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INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Filgrastim(300.0 Mcg) |
| Uses | Prevent infection after chemotherapy |
| Therapy | Drugs for neutropenia |
| Side effects | Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, hair loss |
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Medical Description
Neukine 300 Injection is a prescription medicine used to help prevent infections in patients receiving chemotherapy. Chemotherapy can lower the number of white blood cells in your body, making it harder to fight infections. Neukine 300 contains filgrastim, a medicine that stimulates the production of white blood cells and helps maintain your immune system during cancer treatment.
This injection is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional, typically a doctor or nurse, in a hospital or clinic setting. It is important not to self-inject, as proper dosage and administration techniques are crucial to avoid complications. Your healthcare provider will guide you on the frequency and amount of injection needed based on your condition.
Before starting treatment with Neukine 300, it is important to inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Also, please provide a comprehensive list of all medications, supplements, and health conditions, including past illnesses and surgeries. This ensures your doctor can safely adjust your treatment plan and minimise potential risks.
Common side effects may include mild pain or redness at the injection site, fever, headache, or muscle aches. Most of these effects are temporary and resolve on their own. However, contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe pain, swelling, difficulty breathing, or allergic reactions.
Neukine 300 Injection is a prescription medicine used to help prevent infections in patients receiving chemotherapy. Chemotherapy can lower the number of white blood cells in your body, making it harder to fight infections. Neukine 300 contains filgrastim, a medicine that stimulates the production of white blood cells and helps maintain your immune system during cancer treatment.
Uses
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to filgrastim or any of the other ingredients in this Neukine 300 injection.
- If you have a history of severe allergic reactions to similar medicines.
- If you have been diagnosed with certain types of bone marrow or blood cancers, unless advised by your doctor.
- If you have uncontrolled conditions leading to very high white blood cell counts.
- If your doctor has specifically advised against its use based on your medical history.
Side effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Muscle and joint ache
- Tiredness
- Hair loss
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are suffering from sickle cell anaemia.
- You are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning a pregnancy.
- You have a bone disease called osteoporosis (bones become weak and brittle).
- You develop any skin allergy (rash, swelling, itching, redness) during treatment with the Neukine 300mcg injection.
- You notice blood in your urine, dark-coloured urine or urinate less frequently or your face and ankles are puffed up during treatment with this medicine.
- You experience any pain in the stomach, pain below the ribs on the left side, pain in your left shoulder while on treatment.
- You have a fever, stomach pain, feel unwell, back pain, difficulty in breathing after administering the Neukine 300mcg injection.
- You have a Myeloid tumour (cancer of the blood and bone marrow).
- You have a condition called leucocytosis (excess of white blood cells in your blood).
- You bleed or bruise unusually while on treatment with Neukine 300mcg injection.
- During the treatment, your doctor will regularly get your blood tests done and monitor your condition.
Directions for Use
- Neukine 300mcg injection will be given to you in hospital by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject this medicine.
- Follow any instructions suggested by the doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.
Storage and disposal
- Store the Neukine 300mcg injection under the conditions mentioned on the pack.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Quick Tips
- Neukine 300mcg Injection helps prevent infections during chemotherapy.
- It contains filgrastim, which stimulates the production of white blood cells.
- A doctor or nurse must administer the injection; do not attempt to self-inject.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
- Share all medicines, supplements, and medical conditions with your doctor before treatment.
- Common side effects include mild pain at the injection site, fever, headache, or muscle aches.
- Seek immediate medical help if you experience severe pain, swelling, difficulty breathing, or allergic reactions.
- Follow all instructions and attend regular check-ups to monitor white blood cell counts.
- Maintain good hygiene and avoid contact with individuals who are sick to reduce the risk of infection.
- Report any unusual symptoms to your doctor promptly.
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Interactions with other medicines
- Neukine 300mcg injection may interact with other medicines. Discuss with your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbal preparations you are taking. Also, inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.
- Concomitant use of this medicine is not recommended along with 5-Fluorouracil (used to treat cancer).
- Neukine 300mcg injection should neither be used a day before or a day after the chemotherapy treatment.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:NEUKINE
Manufacturer Name:INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
Address:Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd - Plot 423/P/A Sarkhej, Bavla Highway, Village Moraiya, Taluka Sanand, Distt: Ahmedabad 382213, Gujrat, India
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Neukine 300 MCG Solution For Injection (1) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
References:
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 29 July 2021]
- Neupogen 30 MU (0.3 mg/ml) solution for injection - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 29 July 2021]
- Neupogen 30 MU (0.3 mg/ml) solution for injection - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 29 July 2021]
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