Grafeel 300 mcg Injection (Filgrastim)

Grafeel 300 mcg Injection (Filgrastim)

Grafeel Is a G-csf which means granulocyte colony stimulating factor. The main function of this is to improve the immune system by increasing the count of white blood cells inside the body. This is an injection and given under the skin which decreases the chances of infections in patients who are undergoing chemotherapy sessions. Patients who are having blood disorders are never administered with this medicine. This is a good and effective but as it will not leave without giving any side effects. The side effects caused by this are stomach pain, Hair loss, Constipation, Nausea and vomiting, fever, Bone pain, weight loss.

As these side effects are curable once you are out of chemotherapy sessions but need to be there to get maximum results.

 Substitutes Available 

1. Colstim 300mcg Injection (by Zydus Cadila)
2. Emgrast 300mcg Injection (by Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)
3. Itact 300mcg Injection (by Zuventus Healthcare Ltd.)
4. Lupifil 300mcg Injection (by Lupin Ltd.)
5. Xgrast 300mcg Injection (by Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)
6. Neukine 300mcg Prefilled Syringe (by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)

 Side Effects 

1. Vomiting 
2. Nausea
3. Constipation
4. Hair loss
5. Stomach pain
6. Fever
7. Bone pain
8. Weight loss

 Safety 

1. Pregnancy - Consult your doctor 
2. Breastfeeding - Consult your doctor
3. Allergy - Contraindicated if allergic to Filgrastim or any other ingredient