Grastim Injection

Short Description

Grastim Injection is used to prevent infections after chemotherapy by stimulating the bone marrow to produce white blood cells.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Grastim Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. You should continue to take as long as your doctor advises for it. The duration of treatment varies according to your need and response to treatment. You might be asked to get regular tests done to check the number of blood cells in your blood and your bone density level while you are taking this medicine. The most common side effects of this medicine include bone pain, weakness, headache, and rash. Other than this, pain or redness at the site of injection is common. But inform your doctor if you notice a lump, swelling, or bruising that does not go away. It might not prevent you from all kinds of infection, hence inform your doctor if you notice fever, chills, rash, sore throat, and swelling around the face or neck. Many other medicines can affect or be affected by this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

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

Side Effects

bone pain weakness headache rash pain or redness at the site of injection

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Grastim Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Grastim Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Grastim Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Grastim Injection is a growth factor that stimulates the bone marrow to produce white blood cells. These cells protect the body against infections.

Grastim Injection reduces the risk of infection in people treated with chemotherapy. It is usually given as a daily injection into the tissue just under the skin or into the vein. You will normally receive your first dose at least 24 hours after your chemotherapy or bone marrow transplant. Store it in the refrigerator, protect it from light, and don't shake it. For a more comfortable injection, leave the syringe at room temperature for 30 minutes before using it. Pain or redness in the area of injection is common. Let your doctor know if you notice a lump, swelling, or bruising that doesn't go away. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Grastim Injection may cause dizziness. Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the number of blood cells in your blood and your bone density level while you are receiving treatment with this medicine. Stop taking Grastim Injection and inform your doctor if you have a fever, shortness of breath, fast rate of breathing or trouble breathing.