It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Neufil. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Neufil may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Neufil is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Neufil may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Neufil may cause fatigue. This may affect your driving ability.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Neufil is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Neufil is recommended.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Neufil is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Neufil is recommended.
Medicine Overview of Neufil 30MIU/.5ml Injection
Introduction
Neufil is used to prevent infections after chemotherapy. It is a growth factor that stimulates the bone marrow to produce white blood cells. These cells protect the body against infections.
Neufil is given as an injection by a qualified medical prof ... Show more
Uses of Neufil
Infections after chemotherapy
Side effects of Neufil
Common
Bone pain
Weakness
Headache
Rash
Nausea
Increased lactate dehydrogenase level in blood
Vomiting
Increased uric acid level in blood
Oropharyngeal pain
Hair loss
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Constipation
Decreased appetite
Cough
Breathing problems
How to use Neufil
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Neufil works
Neufil is a growth factor that stimulates the bone marrow to produce white blood cells. These cells protect the body against infections. .
What if you forget to take Neufil?
If you miss a dose of Neufil, please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
Neufil reduces the risk of infection in people treated with chemotherapy.
It is usually given as a daily injection into the tissue just under the skin or into the vein.
You will normally receive your first dose at least 24 hours after your chemotherapy or bone marrow transplant.
Store it in the refrigerator, protect it from light, and don't shake it.
For a more comfortable injection, leave the syringe at room temperature for 30 minutes before using it.
Pain or redness in the area of injection is common. Let your doctor know if you notice a lump, swelling, or bruising that doesn't go away.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Neufil may cause dizziness.
Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the number of blood cells in your blood, and your bone density level while you are receivi ... Show more
Stop taking Neufil and inform your doctor if you have a fever, shortness of breath, fast rate of breathing or trouble breathing.
Brief Description
Indication
Myelosuppressive chemotherapy, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, receiving induction or consolidation chemotherapy, Peripheral blood progenitor cell collection ... Show more
Administration
IV Preparation
Vials may be diluted in D5W to >15 mcg/mL for infusion
5-15 mcg/mL dilution: Protect from adsorption to plastic materials by the addi ... Show more
Adult Dose
Parenteral
Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia
Adult: 5 mcg/kg daily as a single daily SC inj, as a continuous IV or SC infusion, or as a daily IV infu ... Show more
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to E. coli derived proteins, Filgrastim or any component of the product. Myeloid malignancies. Not to be used within 24 hr of cytotox ... Show more
Mode of Action
Filgrastim is a granulocyte-colony stimulating factor which binds to cell surface receptors on haemetopoietic cells thus stimulating the development o ... Show more
Precaution
Filgrastim should not be administered within 24 hours before and after chemotherapy. Premalignant or malignant myeloid condition; sickle-cell disease; ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Nausea (57%),Vomiting (57%),Bone pain (22%-33%),Alopecia (18%),Diarrhea (14%),Fever (12%),Fatigue (11%)
1-10%
Headache,Anorexia,Chest pain,C ... Show more
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy
Available data from published studies, including several observational studies of pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to filgrastim product ... Show more
Interaction
Myelosuppressive antineoplastic agents. Drugs which may potentiate the release of neutrophils e.g. lithium.
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