WHAT IS CELRIXAFOR INJECTION?

Celrixafor(Plerixafor) is an immunostimulant used to mobilize hematopoietic stem cells in cancer patients into the bloodstream. The stem cells are then extracted from the blood and transplanted back to the patient. 

CELRIXAFOR USES :

Celrixafor a generic version of Mozobil (Plerixafor) is a medication 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. 

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.

HOW TO USE CELRIXAFOR INJECTION?

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

CELRIXAFOR SIDE EFFECTS :

Nausea, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Excessive tiredness, Joint pain, Injection site reaction. 

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. 

PRECAUTIONS :

Before taking this medication to inform your doctor or pharmacist about what prescription and non- prescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take.

Also, inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to medication or any other medications. Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. This medication may harm the fetus. Also, avoid this medication during nursing. Inform your doctor if you have or ever had leukemia(cancer that begins in the white blood cells), Kidney disease, or an abnormally high number of neutrophils.