Tbo-filgrastim Injectable Solution

Name: Tbo-filgrastim Injectable Solution

Highlights for tbo-filgrastim

TBO-FILGRASTIM (T B O fil GRA stim) is a granulocyte colony-stimulating factor that stimulates the growth of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell important in the body's fight against infection. It is used to reduce the incidence of fever and infection in patients with certain types of cancer who are receiving chemotherapy that affects the bone marrow.

This drug can cause serious side effects. See which side effects you should report to your doctor right away.

Know how to use your medication, and learn what might happen if you miss a dose.

Talk to your healthcare provider if you have any of these conditions.

Know what to watch for and get tips for reducing your risks while taking this drug.

Tbo-filgrastim Side Effects

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

  • allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
  • shortness of breath or breathing problems
  • fever
  • pain, redness, or irritation at site where injected
  • pinpoint red spots on the skin
  • stomach or side pain, or pain at the shoulder
  • swelling
  • tiredness
  • trouble passing urine

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (Report these to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome.):

  • bone pain
  • muscle pain

Tbo-filgrastim May Interact with Other Medications

This medicine may interact with the following medications:

  • medicines that may cause a release of neutrophils, such as lithium
Disclaimer: Our goal is to provide you with the most relevant and current information. However, because drugs interact differently in each person, we cannot guarantee that this information includes all possible interactions. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Always speak with your healthcare provider about possible interactions with all prescription drugs, vitamins, herbs and supplements, and over-the-counter drugs that you are taking.

How to Use tbo-filgrastim

This medicine is for injection under the skin. If you get this medicine at home, you will be taught how to prepare and give this medicine. Refer to the Instructions for Use that come with your medication packaging. Use exactly as directed. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

It is important that you put your used needles and syringes in a special sharps container. Do not put them in a trash can. If you do not have a sharps container, call your pharmacist or healthcare provider to get one.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

  • ongoing radiation therapy
  • sickle cell anemia
  • an unusual or allergic reaction to tbo-filgrastim, filgrastim, pegfilgrastim, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
  • pregnant or trying to get pregnant
  • breast-feeding
What if I miss a dose?

It is important not to miss your dose. Call your doctor or health care professional if you miss a dose.

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store in a refrigerator between 2 and 8 degrees C (36 and 46 degrees F). Keep in carton to protect from light. Throw away this medicine if it is left out of the refrigerator for more than 5 consecutive days. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

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