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Filgrastim (rhG-CSF) Injection: Product Details, Uses, and Precautions
ProcurenetShort description
Filgrastim (rhG-CSF) Injection is an essential pharmaceutical product, utilized for treating conditions associated with white blood cell production. This product is a recombinant form of a naturally occurring protein, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF). Major features include:
- Formulation: Injectable solution
- Composition: Each vial contains a sterile powder of recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor
- Indications: Used primarily in treatments of Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Aplastic Anemia, and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Mobilization.
- Administration Route: Administered via subcutaneous or intravenous injection
- Side Effects: Common side effects include bone pain, muscle pain, headache, fatigue, nausea, or vomiting. Serious side effects may also occur that require immediate medical attention.
Potential users must consult with a healthcare professional prior to use.
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Procurenet Team Tshim Sha Tsui
Hong Kong
3 years
Description
Filgrastim, also known by its chemical name Recombinant Human Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (rhG-CSF), comes in a sterile injection form. This pharmaceutical-grade product is a potent therapeutic agent, primarily used as a treatment for patients with low white blood cell count (neutropenia) due to cancer treatments. Filgrastim works by stimulating the bone marrow to produce more neutrophils, which are vital for fighting off infections.
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Product Details:
- Filgrastim is a pharmaceutical-grade product.
- This product comes in an injectable form, which allows for better absorption and rapid onset of action.
- This drug helps to decrease the incidence of infection as demonstrated by febrile neutropenia in patients undergoing chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation.
- Filgrastim is commonly used alongside chemotherapy treatments that suppress the immune system.
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Usage:
Filgrastim is prescribed for:
- -Patients undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, who are experiencing neutropenia, or a low neutrophil count.
- -Patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation.
- -Patients with severe chronic neutropenia.
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Precautions:
While Filgrastim could help patients recover from neutropenia, certain precautions need to be observed:
- -Patients allergic to filgrastim or pegfilgrastim should avoid this drug.
- -It's crucial to monitor complete blood count before and during filgrastim treatment.
- -Bone pain is a common side effect of filgrastim.
Please consult with your healthcare provider for dosage and side effects details, and any potential interactions with other medications.
