Neupogen is a medication that is used to prevent infections due to bone marrow transplant or chemotherapy. This eMedTV article further explains what Neupogen is used for, describes the effects of the drug, and offers general dosing information.
Nausea, vomiting, and nosebleeds are some of the most commonly reported Neupogen side effects. This part of the eMedTV archives lists other potential side effects of Neupogen, including serious side effects that should be reported to your doctor.
Neupogen is primarily used for preventing infections due to chemotherapy or bone marrow transplants. This eMedTV segment discusses other Neupogen uses and explains whether the drug is used off-label for other conditions.
To prevent infections with bone marrow transplants, the suggested Neupogen dose is 10 mcg per kg of weight. This eMedTV page also includes Neupogen dosage guidelines for congenital neutropenia, stem cell collection, and infections due to chemotherapy.
Chemotherapy medications and lithium could potentially interact with Neupogen. As this eMedTV article explains, Neupogen drug interactions may increase the risk of low white blood cells or cause serious problems, such as heart attacks or strokes.
Neupogen should not be used in people undergoing radiation treatments. This eMedTV Web page contains more Neupogen warnings and precautions, including possible side effects that may occur. Information on who should not take the drug is also included.
A Neupogen overdose may cause white blood cell levels to become too high. This part of the eMedTV Web site explains what may happen if you overdose on Neupogen and lists the treatment options that are available for an overdose.
In studies, Neupogen caused miscarriages and other problems when it was given to pregnant animals. This eMedTV article further describes animal studies that have been conducted on Neupogen and pregnancy, and explains possible effects of the drug.
At this time, researchers do not know whether Neupogen passes through breast milk. This eMedTV segment offers more information on Neupogen and breastfeeding, and explains why it is not likely that the drug would cause harm in breastfed infants.
Generic Neupogen is currently not available on the market. This article from the eMedTV library discusses why generic Neupogen products are not allowed to be manufactured and explains when a generic version of the drug might be available.
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