What should I know about filgrastim before taking it?
Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take filgrastim injection. This medicine may cause a severe and sometimes deadly problem called capillary leak syndrome (CLS). CLS may lead to low blood pressure , abnormal heartbeat, chest pain, or heart attack.
Can I take filgrastim If I have sickle cell disease?
Some people with sickle cell disease have had times where the sickle cell disease has gotten worse when taking filgrastim injection. Sometimes, this has been deadly. Talk with the doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks to you and the baby.
What should I do if I am allergic to filgrastim?
If you are allergic to filgrastim injection; any part of filgrastim injection; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems.
What is the best way to store filgrastim?
Store in a refrigerator. Store in the original container to protect from light. If filgrastim injection freezes, let it thaw in the refrigerator before use. Do not use if filgrastim injection has been frozen more than once. If needed, filgrastim injection can be left out at room temperature for some time.
What is the treatment of choice for leukemia?
a. Irradiation is the treatment of choice for leukemias.
Is drug therapy an adjunct therapy?
e. Drug therapy is effective as an adjunct therapy in treating a patient who has had irradiation.
What is the mainstay of therapy?
Antifibrinolytic drugs are the mainstay of therapy.
What is a patient with hemophilia scared of?
A patient with hemophilia is frightened about contracting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from therapy . How should the nurse respond to the patient?
Why is Filgrastim used?
Uses of Filgrastim Injection: It is used to lower the chance of getting an infection in people with bone marrow problems caused by chemo. It is used to raise the number of white blood cells in certain patients. It is used in patients who have been exposed to certain doses of radiation. It may be given to you for other reasons.
How to get rid of filgrastim injection?
Throw away needles in a needle/sharp disposal box. Do not reuse needles or other items. When the box is full, follow all local rules for getting rid of it. Talk with a doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. If you get filgrastim injection on the skin, wash it off right away with soap and water.
How long to leave filgrastim at room temperature?
Before using filgrastim injection, take it out of the refrigerator and leave it at room temperature for 30 minutes. Do not use if the solution is cloudy, leaking, or has particles. Do not use if solution changes color.
What are the side effects of Filgrastim injection?
Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Bone, joint, or muscle pain.
How long before radiation treatment can you get filgrastim?
If you have a latex allergy, talk with your doctor. Some products have latex. Do not get filgrastim injection at the same time or within 24 hours before or after chemo or radiation treatment. Talk with your doctor. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.
What are the symptoms of an allergic reaction?
Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Can you take filgrastim with all your drugs?
You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take filgrastim injection with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.