Ciplastim
Composition for Ciplastim Products
Ciplastim Products are primarily used for
Infections after chemotherapyProducts for Ciplastim
Ciplastim 6mg Injection
prefilled syringe of 1 Injection
MRP₹5156.25
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About Ciplastim Products
Uses of Ciplastim Products
Filgrastim is used to prevent infections after chemotherapy.
Ciplastim Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Ciplastim are Headache, Hair loss, Diarrhea, Joint pain, Injection site pain, Back pain, Muscle pain, Fever, Skeletal pain, Limb pain, Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Neck pain.
Severe
Side Effects of Ciplastim are Erythema (skin redness), Enlarged spleen, Splenic rupture, Acute respiratory distress syndrome, Hypersensitivity, Sickle cell crisis, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Sweet's syndrome, Capillary leak syndrome, Glomerulonephritis.
How Ciplastim Products work
Filgrastim is a growth factor that stimulates the bone marrow to produce white blood cells. These cells protect the body against infections.
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In Depth Information for Ciplastim Products
- Ciplastim 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 Ciplastim 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 Ciplastim and inform your doctor if you have a fever, shortness of breath, fast rate of breathing or trouble breathing.
- Ciplastim 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 Ciplastim 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 Ciplastim and inform your doctor if you have a fever, shortness of breath, fast rate of breathing or trouble breathing.
Patient Concerns about Ciplastim Products
Frequently asked questions about Ciplastim Products
Q. Is Ciplastim 6mg Injection safe?
Ciplastim 6mg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. How does Ciplastim 6mg Injection work?
Ciplastim 6mg Injection works by stimulating the bone marrow (organ in the body where blood cells are produced) to increase the production of specific types of blood cells called neutrophils that help fight infections.
Q. What are the uses of Ciplastim 6mg Injection?
Ciplastim 6mg Injection is used during cancer treatment (chemotherapy), bone marrow transplantation, severe chronic neutropenia (low number of a type of white blood cells called neutrophils), neutropenia in patients with HIV infection, and before stem cell donation.
Q. Does Ciplastim 6mg Injection cause cancer?
No, Ciplastim 6mg Injection does not cause cancer.
Q. Why does Ciplastim 6mg Injection cause bone pain?
The exact cause in unknown, but bone pain is a common side-effect of Ciplastim 6mg Injection.