ANCOUNT 300MCG INJECTION

Introduction:

Ancount 300mcg Injection contains filgrastim (recombinant human granulocyte colony stimulating factor). Growth factors are generally proteins found naturally in the body, stimulating the multiplication of blood cells. Ancount 300mcg Injection is used to treat neutropenia (low number of white blood cells). Neutropenia occurs for many reasons and makes the body less capable of fighting the infection. 

It is used to increase the number of white blood cells after chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant to prevent infections. It is used in advanced HIV infection to reduce the complications of infections. It can also be used before high-dose chemotherapy. Exposure to high levels of radiation can damage bone marrow. Ancount 300mcg Injection increases the chance of survival of patients exposed to radiation therapy. It is important to inform your doctor if you have anemia and bone-related disorders.

Uses of Ancount 300mcg Injection:

• Reduce the risk of infections by increasing the number of white blood cells
• Prolong the survival of patients exposed to radiotherapy

How Ancount 300mcg Injection works:

Ancount 300mcg Injection works by stimulating the bone marrow to quickly produce white blood cells.

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

• Keep out of sight and reach of children.
• Store in refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C protected from light.

References:

1. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Anticancer drugs, 7th edition, 2013, 876.
2. Amgen Europe BV, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [ Revised on March 2019] [ Accessed on 8th April], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.3000.pdf
3. Amgen, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on March 2015] [ Accessed on 8th April 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2015/103353s5183lbl.pdf

How to use Ancount 300mcg Injection:

It will be given to you by your health care professional.

Safety advice:

Pregnancy:

There are no established adverse effects of Ancount 300mcg Injection in pregnant women. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking this medicine. It will be given to you only if it is really needed.

Breastfeeding:                                                     

Ancount 300mcg Injection may be excreted into breast milk. Inform the physician before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Driving:

This medicine may cause dizziness; consult your doctor before driving while taking this medication.

Others:

• Inform your doctor if you have anemia and bone-related disorders.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious: 

• Sudden signs of allergy (rash, itching, swelling of lips, tongue, wheezing)
• Acute respiratory syndrome (cough, fever together with troubled breathing)
• Enlargement of the spleen (pain in the upper left belly, pain below the left rib cage, pain at the tip of the shoulder)
• Blood poisoning (combination of very cold, high heart rate, confusion, shortness of breath, sweaty skin, and extreme pain)
• Capillary leak syndrome (puffiness, abdominal swelling, and feeling of fullness, difficulty breathing, and tiredness)
• Kidney injury (Puffiness in face or ankles, blood in urine or brown-colored urine)

Common: 

• Nausea, vomiting
• Headache, dizziness
• Decreased platelet, red blood cell count
• Diarrhea
• Unusual hair loss
• Troubled sleeping
• Respiratory tract and urinary tract infection
• Variations in blood pressure
• Inflammation of lung
• Loss of appetite
• Tingling or numbness of hands or feet
• Constipation,
• Pain when passing urine
• Pain, chest pain, feeling unwell
• Muscle spasm
• Nosebleeds