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Filgrastim is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Filgrastim have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Filgrastim depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Filgrastim is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Filgrastim is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Filgrastim safe for pregnant women?
Filgrastim may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Filgrastim again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Filgrastim safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Filgrastim. Immediately discontinue Filgrastim if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Filgrastim on the Kidneys?
Filgrastim rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Filgrastim on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Filgrastim on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Filgrastim on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Filgrastim. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Filgrastim should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Filgrastim unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Filgrastim habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Filgrastim.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Filgrastim since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Filgrastim only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Filgrastim is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Filgrastim
There is no information on the effects of taking Filgrastim with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Filgrastim
Information about the interaction of Filgrastim and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Neupogen® (Filgrastim)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 876
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 567-560