Sargramostim Injection - Sargramostim - Injection Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Sargramostim Injection
• Leukine
• sarr-GRAM-oh-stim

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include unusual tiredness or weakness; fever, rash, irregular heartbeat, or chills.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• It is important that each dose be used as scheduled.
• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is administered by infusion into a vein or by injection under the skin.
• Blood counts will be done routinely to guide therapy.

Sargramostim Injection Storage Instructions

• Store this medication in the refrigerator as directed.
• Avoid freezing or shaking.
• Check the expiration date on the label and properly discard of any unused medication after that time.

Possible Side Effects

• Flushing and dizziness may occur with the first dose.
• Headache, diarrhea, muscle aches, stomach upset may occur.
• If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor if you experience.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Drug Interactions

• Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take especially of.

Sargramostim Injection Miscellaneous Notes

• Laboratory tests will be done periodically while using this medication to monitor its effects and prevent side effects.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication stimulates the body to make white blood cells.
• It is used after bone marrow transplants.
• It has also been used to improve blood conditions due to certain types of anemia or drug therapy.

Read Before Using Sargramostim Injection (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have.