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Mozosted 24mg Injection

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Salt Composition : Plerixafor

Manufacturer : HALSTED PHARMA PVT. LTD.

Origin of Medicine : India

MRP: 63000
Price : 28877
You Save : 34123 (54%)

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Introduction to Mozosted 24mg Injection

Mozosted 24mg Injection is an antineoplastic drug containing an active ingredient called Plerixafor. It is used in collecting, storing, and transplanting blood stem cells for lymphoma (WBC cancer), multiple myeloma (plasma cell cancer in bone marrow), and solid tumor patients. These medicines improve the mobilization of the stem cell into the bloodstream.

Talk to your doctor if you have any heart or kidney disorders. Before starting the treatment, notify your doctor if you have high WBC counts, low platelet counts, or a history of lightheadedness or fainting.

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Mozosted 24mg Injection or any other medicine ingredients. Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, think you might be pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding. Report to your doctor immediately if you experience any adverse effects like rashes or swelling around your eyes, a change in breathing (lack of oxygen), or pain in the abdomen (upper left) or left shoulder. 


Uses of Mozosted 24mg Injection

  • Collecting blood stem cells
  • Lymphoma and multiple myeloma in adults
  • Lymphoma or solid tumors in children (aged between 1 to 18)

Therapeutic Effects of Mozosted 24mg Injection

Mozosted 24mg Injection works by blocking a protein called CXCR4 (chemokine receptor) on stem cells, which helps them move from the bone marrow into the bloodstream. By blocking CXCR4, Mozosted 24mg Injection causes the stem cells to be released into the bloodstream, where the stem cells can be collected and isolated using a machine (apheresis) and stored for transplantation.


Interaction of Mozosted 24mg Injection with other drugs

Inform your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications interacting with Mozosted 24mg Injection may reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects. 


More Information about Mozosted 24mg Injection

  • Keep Mozosted 24mg Injection out of sight and out of reach of children and pets.
  • Do not refrigerate or freeze.
  • Store below 25°C.

How to consume Mozosted 24mg Injection

This medicine is given only in a hospital setup by a healthcare provider. Mozosted 24mg Injection will be given to you by your doctor. It is given subcutaneously (under the skin). Your physician will decide the dosage and frequency of this injection based on the severity of your disease and other factors. 


Safety Advices for Mozosted 24mg Injection

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Pregnancy

  

It is unknown whether Mozosted 24mg Injection is harmful to the unborn baby. Notify your healthcare professional if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby think you may be pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

  

It is unknown whether Mozosted 24mg Injection is excreted in breast milk. So, before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for more information. 

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Lungs

  

It is unknown whether Mozosted 24mg Injection is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any liver disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.

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Liver

  

It is unknown whether Mozosted 24mg Injection is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any liver disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.

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Alcohol

  

It is unknown whether consuming alcohol while taking Mozosted 24mg Injection is safe. Please speak with your physician.

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Driving

  

Mozosted 24mg Injection can cause dizziness and fatigue while driving. It is advised to speak with your doctor about when to start the drive while under medication.


Side Effects of Mozosted 24mg Injection

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

Serious

  • Rashes and swelling around the eyes
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Faintness
  • Upper left abdomen pain
  • Left shoulder pain

Common

  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Redness or irritation in the injection site
  • Low RBC count (anemia)
  • Feeling tired
  • Constipation, indigestion
  • Dry mouth, numbness (around the mouth)
  • Joint pains
  • Pain in muscle and bones
  • Sweating
  • Stomach symptoms (pain, swelling or discomfort)
  • Difficulty in sleeping
  • Headache

Word of Advice

Your doctor may also perform regular blood tests to monitor the blood cell count. Drink enough water or take electrolytes to compensate for the water loss caused by vomiting. Avoid fatty foods (oil, butter, and red meat) and include high-fiber content foods to overcome constipation and indigestion caused by the drug. 


FAQs

Q 1. How can I manage the side effects related to Mozosted 24mg Injection use?

Managing side effects of Mozosted 24mg Injection can include taking anti-nausea medication, staying hydrated, and resting. If you experience any side effects, it is important to speak with a healthcare provider. Hence, visit your doctor immediately.

Q 2. How effective is Mozosted 24mg Injection in mobilizing stem cells?

Studies have shown that Mozosted 24mg Injection, in combination with G-CSF, is highly effective in mobilizing stem cells from the bone marrow into the bloodstream.

Q 3. Is Mozosted 24mg Injection safe for children?

The safety and efficacy of the drug have not been established in pediatric patients. Consult your doctor for further details.


Fact Box of Mozosted 24mg Injection

Molecule name: Plerixafor

Therapeutic class: Antineoplastic

Pharmacological class: Hematopoietic Stem Cell Mobilizers

Indications:

Collecting blood stem cells

Lymphoma and multiple myeloma in adults  

Lymphoma or solid tumors in children (aged between 1 to 18)

Dosage form: Injection

Habit forming: No


References

  1. Genzyme Corporation, U.S. Food & Drug Administration [Revised on Aug 2020] [Accessed on 13th Feb 2024] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2020/022311s022lbl.pdf
  2. EUROAPI UK Limited, Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on Nov 2022] [Accessed on 13th Feb 2024]], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.790.pdf
  3. James L. Zehnder, Agents Used in Cytopenias; Hematopoietic Growth Factors, Lange’s Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, 14th Edition, 2018, 591- 607.

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