Neupogen Side Effects
Neupogen | Filgrastim has been shown to cause side effects such as
- redness, swelling, bruising, or itching at the point of injection
- bone, joint, or muscle pain
- headache
- nosebleeds
Warnings & Recalls for Neupogen
- Some patients using Neopogen for the treatment of neutropenia were shown to have an developed leukemia, however, it is unknown whether this is related to Neupogen usage or not. Consult your doctor to see whether the benefits of this medicine outweigh the risks for you.
- Those with a medical history of heart disease, sickle cell anemia, spleen problems, or blood or skin disorders should consult a physician before taking Neupogen.
- Neupogen should not be taken in conjunction with radiation therapy, and you should let your doctor know if you plan to undergo radiation while using Neupogen.
Neupogen Treatment and Use
Neupogen | Filgrastim is an injectable solution manufactured by Amgen that comes from a class of medications known as colony-stimulating factors. Neupogen works to encourage the growth of white blood cells, which fight infection.
Neupogen | Filgrastim has been approved for the treatment of
- Neutropenia, a deficiency in white blood cells caused by certain cancers
- Decrease in white blood cells caused by chemotherapy and related medications
- Patients who are undergoing bone marrow transplants
Neupogen is also used in the preparation of blood for leukapheresis treatment.
Other Names for Neupogen
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Lawsuits & Legal Information for Neupogen
Author:
Lainee Hooks
Posted on May 21, 2012
