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Grafeel Injection 1 ml Substitute
Grafeel Injection 1 ml Substitute
Verified Ingredients and Effects
Composition:
FILGRASTIM-300MCG
Uses:
Neutropenia (low number of white blood neutropenia cells), Neutropenia during Chemotherapy, Neutropenia after Bone marrow transplantation, Neutropenia in patients with HIV infection, peripheral blood stem cell mobilisation (to stimulate stem cells to enter the bloodstream to be collected and used in bone marrow transplantation)
Medicinal Benefits:
Grafeel Injection 1 ml contains ‘Filgrastim’ is a white blood cell growth factor. It belongs to a group of proteins called cytokines and is very similar to a natural protein (granulocyte-colony stimulating factor) produced by your body. Grafeel Injection 1 ml works by stimulating the bone marrow (the tissue where new blood cells are made) to produce more white blood cells that help fight infection. Grafeel Injection 1 ml is used to improve white blood cells during cancer treatment (chemotherapy), bone marrow transplantation, severe chronic neutropenia (low number of a type of white blood cells), neutropenia in patients with HIV infection and before stem cell donation.
FAQs
Grafeel Injection 1 ml contains 'Filgrastim' is a growth factor that stimulates the bone marrow to produce white blood cells. These cells protect the body against infections.
No, Grafeel Injection 1 ml is not recommended to patients with spleen disorder. It may cause your spleen to become enlarged, and it could rupture. If you experience pain in the left upper stomach/abdominal area or left shoulder, contact your doctor immediately.
If you are being treated for severe chronic neutropenia for a longer period, Grafeel Injection 1 ml may cause blood in your urine (haematuria). Your doctor may regularly test your urine if you experience this side effect or if a protein is found in your urine (proteinuria).
Grafeel Injection 1 ml should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary. Grafeel Injection 1 ml cause breathlessness (dyspnoea), tachycardia & wheeze, and even death. If you have had a history of asthma, the more possibility of these systemic allergic-like reactions. Please inform your doctor.
Grafeel Injection 1 ml to be taken with caution, especially if you have had heart problems. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. In some cases, Grafeel Injection 1 ml causes inflammation of the aorta (the large blood vessel which transports blood from the heart to the body) symptoms can include fever, abdominal pain, malaise, back pain, and increased inflammatory markers. Tell your doctor if you experience those symptoms. Please inform your doctor before taking Grafeel Injection 1 ml.
Yes, Grafeel Injection 1 ml may interfere with certain lab tests such as bone imaging and blood tests (elevation in lactate dehydrogenase and alkaline phosphate), possibly causing false test results. Make sure your doctor and laboratory staff know you use Grafeel Injection 1 ml.