Neupogen Information

Neupogen, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Neutropenia.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Neupogen. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Neupogen can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Neupogen are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Neupogen is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Neupogen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Neupogen is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Blood Cancer are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Neupogen are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Neupogen with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Neupogen is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Neupogen Benefits & Uses
Neupogen Dosage & How to Take
Neupogen Side Effects
Neupogen Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Neupogen with Other Drugs
Neupogen Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Neupogen
Neupogen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Neupogen Benefits & Uses

Neupogen is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Neutropenia

Neupogen Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Neutropenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 6 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Neutropenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 6 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Neutropenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 6 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Neutropenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 6 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Neutropenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 6 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Above 7 months or older can take

Neupogen Related Warnings

Is the use of Neupogen safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Neupogen. It is best to stop taking Neupogen immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Neupogen safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Neupogen. If you see any side effects, stop taking Neupogen immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Neupogen again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Neupogen on the Kidneys?

Neupogen rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Neupogen on the Liver?

Neupogen may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Neupogen on the Heart?

Neupogen may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Neupogen with Other Drugs

Neupogen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Methotrexate

Moderate

Lithium

Lenalidomide

Fluorouracil

Bleomycin

Neupogen Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Neupogen unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Heart Disease
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Sickle Cell Disease
Blood Cancer
Sideroblastic Anemia

Frequently asked Questions about Neupogen

Is this Neupogen habit forming or addictive?

Neupogen does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Neupogen as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Neupogen only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Neupogen in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Neupogen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Neupogen

There is no information on the effects of taking Neupogen with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Neupogen

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Neupogen with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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