Adstem 24mg Injection
Salt Composition
Plerixafor (24mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Adstem 24mg Injection is used in Autologous stem cell transplant to treat certain cancers.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Adstem 24mg Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Nausea Diarrhea Injection site reaction
Breastfeeding Warning
The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Pregnancy Warning
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How it works
Adstem 24mg Injection is an hematopoeitic stem cell mobilizers. It works by causing certain blood cells to move from the bone marrow to the blood so that they can be removed for transplant.
Quick Tips
Adstem 24mg Injection is given as an injection under the skin under the supervision of a doctor. 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 and liver function. Inform your doctor if you experience rash, itching, swelling, hives, shortness of breath, fast heart beat and drop in blood pressure.
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