Emgrast M 250mcg Injection

About this Medicine

Emgrast M 250mcg 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. Emgrast M 250mcg 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 bone pain, decreased blood pressure, fever, and breathlessness. Other than this, pain or redness at the site of injection is common. But, inform your doctor if you notice a lump, swelling, or bruising that does not go away. It might not prevent you from all kinds of infection, hence inform your doctor if you notice fever, chills, shortness of breath, sore throat, and swelling around the face or neck.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.

How it Works

Emgrast M 250mcg Injection is a growth factor that stimulates the bone marrow to produce white blood cells. These cells protect the body against infections.

Key Facts

Chemical Class :: Granulocyte Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor (GM-CSF)|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI NEOPLASTICS|Action Class :: Granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF)

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