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Filgen is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Neutropenia are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The optimal dosage of Filgen is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Filgen can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Filgen are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Filgen's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Filgen has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Filgen related warnings section.
Filgen is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Blood Cancer as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Filgen have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Filgen have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Filgen is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Filgen is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Filgen safe for pregnant women?
Filgen can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Filgen right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Filgen safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Filgen. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Filgen on the Kidneys?
Filgen has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Filgen on the Liver?
Filgen is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Filgen on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Filgen. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Filgen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Filgen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Filgen habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Filgen has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Filgen since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Filgen only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Filgen for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Filgen
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Filgen with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Filgen
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Filgen with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Neupogen® (Filgrastim)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 876
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 567-560