Emgrast 300 mcg Injection(Filgrastim)

Emgrast 300 mcg Injection(Filgrastim)

A product from Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd called Emgrast 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.

Substitute available

1. Colstim 300 mcg Injection(by Zydus Cadila)

2. Grafeel 300 mcg Injection(by Dr. Reddy's laboratories Ltd.)

3. Neukine 300 mcg Prefilled Syringe(by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)

4. Xgrast 300 mcg Injection(by Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)

5. Lupifil 300 mcg Injection(by Lupin Ltd.)

6. Itact 300 mcg Injection(by Zuventus Healthcare Ltd.)