Filgrastim Benefits & Uses

Filgrastim is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Infections

Filgrastim 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

Filgrastim Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Filgrastim is used -

Moderate

Bone Pain
Difficulty breathing
Chest Pain
Shortness of Breath

Mild

Weakness
Headache
Rash
Nausea or vomiting
Hair Loss
Fatigue
Diarrhoea
Cough
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Dizziness
Back Pain
Loss of appetite

Filgrastim Related Warnings

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.

Moderate
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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Filgrastim on the Kidneys?

Filgrastim rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Filgrastim on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Filgrastim on the liver have been reported.

Mild
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.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Filgrastim with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Methotrexate

Moderate

Lithium

Lenalidomide

Fluorouracil

Bleomycin

Filgrastim Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Filgrastim 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 Filgrastim

Is this Filgrastim habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Filgrastim.

No
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.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Filgrastim only as per medical advice.

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

No, Filgrastim is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Filgrastim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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.

Unknown
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.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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