Neukine

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Neukine Information

Neukine is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Neutropenia.

The right dosage of Neukine depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Neukine have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Neukine normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Neukine has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Neukine has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Neukine related warnings section.

Neukine can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Neukine in conditions like Blood Cancer. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Neukine contraindications section.

Besides this, Neukine may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

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



Neukine Benefits & Uses

Neukine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Neukine 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


Neukine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Neukine is used -

Moderate

Mild

Neukine Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Neukine safe for pregnant women?


    Neukine may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Neukine, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Neukine safe during breastfeeding?


    If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Neukine. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Neukine on the Kidneys?


    Neukine rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Neukine on the Liver?


    Neukine has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Neukine on the Heart?


    Neukine 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 Neukine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Neukine Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Neukine

  • Is this Neukine habit forming or addictive?


    Neukine does not cause addiction.

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


    Neukine does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Neukine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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


    No, Neukine is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Neukine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Neukine


    Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Neukine and food will interact.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Neukine


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Neukine with alcohol will be.

    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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