Filcad Information

Filcad is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Neutropenia.

The right dosage of Filcad depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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, Filcad can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Filcad are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Filcad's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. It is important to know if Filcad has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Filcad related warnings section.

Filcad is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Blood Cancer as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Filcad contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Filcad may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Filcad is safe while driving, and is addiction.

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

Filcad Benefits & Uses

Filcad is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Filcad 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

Filcad Related Warnings

Is the use of Filcad safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Filcad safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Filcad on the Kidneys?

Filcad rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Filcad on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Filcad on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Filcad on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Filcad. 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.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Filcad with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Methotrexate

Moderate

Lithium

Lenalidomide

Fluorouracil

Bleomycin

Filcad Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Filcad 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 Filcad

Is this Filcad habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Filcad.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Filcad since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Filcad only on doctor's advice.

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

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

No

Filcad Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Filcad

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Filcad

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Filcad 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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