Neukine 150 Injection Information

Neukine 150 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Neutropenia.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Neukine 150 Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Neukine 150 Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Neukine 150 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Neukine 150 Injection is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Neukine 150 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Neukine 150 Injection related warnings section.

Neukine 150 Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Blood Cancer are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Neukine 150 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Neukine 150 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Neukine 150 Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

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 150 Injection Benefits & Uses

Neukine 150 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Neukine 150 Injection 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 150 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Neukine 150 Injection 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 150 Injection 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 150 Injection on the Kidneys?

Neukine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Neukine 150 Injection on the Liver?

Neukine is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Neukine 150 Injection 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 150 Injection with Other Drugs

Neukine 150 Injection 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 150 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Neukine 150 Injection 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 150 Injection

Is this Neukine 150 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Neukine 150 Injection.

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

Neukine 150 Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Neukine 150 Injection 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 150 Injection for mental disorders.

No

Neukine 150 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Neukine 150 Injection

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Neukine 150 Injection and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Neukine 150 Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Neukine 150 Injection.

Unknown