Granix
Generic name:tbo-filgrastim [ TBO-fil-GRAS-tim ]
Drug class:Colony stimulating factors
What is Granix?
Granix is a man-made form of a protein that stimulates the growth of white blood cells in your body. White blood cells help your body fight against infection.
Granix is used to reduce the duration of severe neutropenia, a lack of certain white blood cells caused by receiving chemotherapy with certain cancer medications.
Granix is for use in adults and children who are least 1 month old.
Granix may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Granix if you are allergic to filgrastim (Neupogen) or pegfilgrastim (Neulasta).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
a hemoglobin blood cell disorder such as sickle cell anemia, thalassemia;
kidney disease; or
if you are scheduled to have radiation treatment, a bone scan, or other medical tests.
Using a G-CSF such as Granix can cause your spleen to rupture, which can be fatal. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns about this risk.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
How is Granix given?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Granix is injected under the skin. A healthcare provider may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand all instructions.
Prepare your injection only when you are ready to give it. Do not shake the prefilled syringe. Do not use if the medicine has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
The first dose of tbo-filgrastim is usually given within 24 hours after your chemotherapy dose. You will receive daily injections until your blood cell counts return to normal.
You should not inject Granix with...
