Neukine Information

Neukine is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Neutropenia.

The right dosage of Neukine depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Neukine have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Neukine normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Neukine has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Neukine has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Neukine related warnings section.

Neukine can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Neukine in conditions like Blood Cancer. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Neukine contraindications section.

Besides this, Neukine may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Neukine is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Neukine Benefits & Uses
Neukine Dosage & How to Take
Neukine Side Effects
Neukine Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Neukine with Other Drugs
Neukine Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Neukine
Neukine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Neukine Benefits & Uses

Neukine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Neukine Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Neutropenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 6 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Neutropenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 6 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Neutropenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 6 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Neutropenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 6 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Neutropenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 6 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Above 7 months or older can take

Neukine Related Warnings

Is the use of Neukine safe for pregnant women?

Neukine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Neukine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Neukine safe during breastfeeding?

Neukine can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Neukine on the Kidneys?

Neukine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Neukine on the Liver?

Neukine is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Neukine on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Neukine. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Neukine with Other Drugs

Neukine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Methotrexate

Moderate

Lithium

Lenalidomide

Fluorouracil

Bleomycin

Neukine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Neukine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Heart Disease
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Sickle Cell Disease
Blood Cancer
Sideroblastic Anemia

Frequently asked Questions about Neukine

Is this Neukine habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Neukine.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Neukine does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Neukine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Neukine for mental disorders.

No

Neukine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Neukine

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Neukine and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Neukine

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Neukine.

Unknown