Celrixafor Injection

Short Description

Celrixafor Injection is used in Autologous stem cell transplant to treat certain cancers.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Celrixafor 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.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

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.

Celrixafor 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.

Celrixafor 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.