Filnim 300mcg Injection is used to prevent infections after chemotherapy. It is a growth factor that stimulates the bone marrow to produce white blood cells. These cells protect the body against infections.

Filnim 300mcg Injection is used after cancer treatment, if the level of white blood cells is too low, used to increase blood stem cells in the body or used after a bone marrow transplant

Uses of Filnim Injection

Prevention of Infections after chemotherapy

Benefits of Filnim Injection

In Prevention of Infections after chemotherapy

Filnim 300mcg Injection increases the production of white blood cells by stimulating the immune system in our body. White blood cells are those cells that help us to fight infections. This medicine is really effective and must be used under medical supervision. Avoid being in crowds and wash your hands often to prevent any infections. Have plenty of fluids, unless otherwise advised by the doctor not to.

Side effects of Filnim 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 Filnim

Bone pain
Weakness
Headache
Rash
Nausea
Increased lactate dehydrogenase level in blood
Vomiting
Increased uric acid level in blood
Oropharyngeal pain
Hair loss
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Constipation
Decreased appetite
Cough
Breathing problems
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Filnim Injection

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

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Filnim 300mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Filnim 300mcg 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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Filnim 300mcg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Filnim 300mcg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Filnim 300mcg Injection may cause fatigue. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Filnim 300mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Filnim 300mcg Injection is recommended.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Filnim 300mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Filnim 300mcg Injection is recommended.

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Quick tips

Filnim 300mcg 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 Filnim 300mcg 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 Filnim 300mcg Injection and inform your doctor if you have a fever, shortness of breath, fast rate of breathing or trouble breathing.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

abcde

Action Class

Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF)

Patient concerns

Plz check the report and reply She is my wife report one of hospital where operated the tumot operation and one of from delhi srl and last one from tmh mumbai After the diagnosis docror advice rediation now 1 st rediation therapy is finished and doctor giving now nublast 250mg tab So plz check the report and tell me as per the tata memorial final report what is the condition for patient She can live normal life or she can dead in ahead Doctor tells with my family she can live with treatment more than 1 to 2 years Is it right or wrong

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

You are on right treatmentAfter completion of radiation therapy you need to take chemotherapyThat tablet is the chemotherapy

What is symptomatic after chemotherapy for metastatic spine

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Back pain is main symptom which you can get after disease progression

What would be the best treatment for this disease. As i am very confused about doctor's advice. Some said to start chemo 6 cycles without even pet scan. Doctor from hcg Bangalore advised for radiation for 28 set. But doctor's from Bangalore Baptist hospital advised for 3 cycle of chemo therapy finally i did the pet scan and tomorrow have a appointment with the doctor from Baptist hospital.

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Ideal treatment for these tumor would be chemotherapy along with radiation therapy, but your patient has fistula after surgery so radiation would not be possible, so ahead with chemotherapy. You can have 4 to 6 cycles.

FAQs

Is Filnim 300mcg Injection safe?

Filnim 300mcg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

How does Filnim 300mcg Injection work?

Filnim 300mcg 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.

What are the uses of Filnim 300mcg Injection?

Filnim 300mcg 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.

Does Filnim 300mcg Injection cause cancer?

No, Filnim 300mcg Injection does not cause cancer.

Why does Filnim 300mcg Injection cause bone pain?

The exact cause in unknown, but bone pain is a common side-effect of Filnim 300mcg Injection.

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References

Kaushansky K, Kipps TJ. Hematopoietic Agents: Growth Factors, Minerals, and Vitamins. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1074-75.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 545-46.
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Filnim 300mcg Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Filnim Injection

Benefits of Filnim Injection

In Prevention of Infections after chemotherapy

Side effects of Filnim Injection

Common side effects of Filnim

How to use Filnim Injection

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

Is Filnim 300mcg Injection safe?

How does Filnim 300mcg Injection work?

What are the uses of Filnim 300mcg Injection?

Does Filnim 300mcg Injection cause cancer?

Why does Filnim 300mcg Injection cause bone pain?

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