Neulasta Prefilled Syr Ultrasafe Guard

Uses of Neulasta

Neulasta is a brand-name prescription medication for reducing the risk of infection due to a condition called febrile neutropenia in people with non-myeloid cancers. To use Neulasta, you must be taking an anticancer drug that could cause febrile neutropenia (low level of white blood cells called neutrophils). Treating radiation sickness. The type of radiation sickness that Neulasta is used for is called hematopoietic subsyndrome.

Precautions and Warnings

Do not take Neulasta if you have had a serious allergic reaction to pegfilgrastim or filgrastim.

Before you receive Neulasta, tell your healthcare provider about all of your healthcare conditions, including if you:

• Have a sickle cell disorder
• Have had severe skin reactions to acrylic adhesives
• Are allergic to latex – The needle cap on the prefilled syringe contains dry natural rubber (derived from latex).
• Have kidney problems
• Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Neulasta may harm your unborn baby.
• Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Neulasta passes into your breast milk.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Dosage

The Neulasta dosage your doctor prescribes will depend on several factors. These include:

• the type and severity of the condition you’re using Neulasta to treat
• your age
• other medical conditions you may have

Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Aching or pain in the bones and muscles
• Redness,
• swelling,
• itching,
• bruising at the injection site