Adstem 24mg Injection
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Product introduction
Adstem 24mg Injection is used in Autologous stem cell transplant. It is a procedure in which certain blood cells are removed from the body and then returned to the body after the chemotherapy and/or radiation in patients with certain cancers.
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.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, and injection site reaction. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have abnormal levels of blood cells or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. 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.
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.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, and injection site reaction. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have abnormal levels of blood cells or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. 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.
Uses of Adstem Injection
Benefits of Adstem Injection
In Autologous stem cell transplant
In an autologous transplant, your own blood-forming stem cells are collected. Adstem 24mg Injection removes the blood-producing cells from the bone marrow into the bloodstream. These cells can be collected and used for transplant. This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.
Side effects of Adstem 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 Adstem
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Injection site reaction
How to use Adstem Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Adstem Injection 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Adstem 24mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Adstem 24mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Adstem 24mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Adstem 24mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Adstem 24mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Adstem 24mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Adstem 24mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenylmethylamines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Hematopoietic stem cell mobilizer
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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
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