Colstim Injection

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₹ 1271.9
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  • Manufactured by: Zydus Cadila
  • Contains / Salt: Filgrastim (300 mcg)

Colstim Injection

1 Injection in 1 Packet
₹ 1271
1 INJECTION | 1 Packet
₹ 1271
139 people have bought this recently
  • Manufactured by: Zydus Cadila
  • Contains / Salt: Filgrastim (300 mcg)

Colstim Information

Colstim is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Neutropenia.

The correct dosage of Colstim depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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, Colstim can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Colstim normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Colstim has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Colstim has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Colstim related warnings section.

Colstim can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Colstim in conditions like Blood Cancer. The section on Colstim contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Colstim may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Colstim is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.



Colstim Benefits & Uses

Colstim is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Colstim 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

Colstim Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Colstim safe for pregnant women?


    Colstim can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Colstim, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Colstim safe during breastfeeding?


    Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Colstim. Immediately discontinue Colstim if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Colstim on the Kidneys?


    Colstim may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Colstim on the Liver?


    Colstim has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Colstim on the Heart?


    Colstim may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate


Severe Interaction of Colstim with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Colstim Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Colstim unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Colstim

  • Is this Colstim habit forming or addictive?


    Colstim is not addictive in nature.

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


    Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Colstim as it does not make you drowsy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


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

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


    Colstim is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Colstim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Colstim


    Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Colstim and food will interact.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Colstim


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