Celrixafor Injection
 
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Celon Laboratories Ltd
 
SALT COMPOSITION
Plerixafor Inj. 24mg/1.2ml (20mg/ml)
 
Storage
Store below 30°C

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Celrixafor Injection is used in Autologous stem cell transplant. It is a procedure in which certain blood cells are removed from the body and then returned to the body after the chemotherapy and/or radiation in patients with certain cancers.

Celrixafor Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, and injection site reaction. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have abnormal levels of blood cells or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

USES OF CELRIXAFOR INJECTION

Autologous stem cell transplant

BENEFITS OF CELRIXAFOR INJECTION

In Autologous stem cell transplant

In an autologous transplant, your own blood-forming stem cells are collected. Celrixafor Injection removes the blood-producing cells from the bone marrow into the bloodstream. These cells can be collected and used for transplant. This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CELRIXAFOR INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Celrixafor

·         Nausea

·         Diarrhea

·         Injection site reaction

HOW TO USE CELRIXAFOR INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW CELRIXAFOR INJECTION WORKS

Celrixafor Injection is an hematopoeitic stem cell mobilizers. It works by causing certain blood cells to move from the bone marrow to the blood so that they can be removed for transplant.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Celrixafor Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Celrixafor Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Celrixafor Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Celrixafor Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Celrixafor Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Celrixafor Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Celrixafor Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.