Macrogen 400mg Injection
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Product introduction
Macrogen 400mg Injection 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.
Macrogen 400mg Injection is used to treat abnormally low levels of a kind of white blood cells (neutrophils) in the body due to various causes
Macrogen 400mg Injection is used to treat abnormally low levels of a kind of white blood cells (neutrophils) in the body due to various causes
Uses of Macrogen Injection
- Prevention of Infections after chemotherapy
Benefits of Macrogen Injection
In Prevention of Infections after chemotherapy
Macrogen 400mg Injection increases the production of white blood cells by stimulating the immune system in our body. White blood cells are those cells that help us to fight infections. This medicine is really effective and must be used under medical supervision. Avoid being in crowds and wash your hands often to prevent any infections. Have plenty of fluids, unless otherwise advised by the doctor not to.
Side effects of Macrogen Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Macrogen
- Bone pain
- Decreased blood pressure
- Nausea
- Breathlessness
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Flu-like symptoms
- Fever
- Diarrhea
- Feeling of discomfort
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
How to use Macrogen Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Macrogen 400mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Macrogen 400mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Macrogen 400mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Macrogen 400mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Macrogen 400mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Macrogen 400mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Macrogen 400mg Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor only.
- Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
- Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count (CBC), liver and kidney function.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Granulocyte Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor (GM-CSF)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF)
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Molgramostim.com. Molgramostim. [Accessed 26 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India
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