Celstemx 24mg Injection is used in Autologous stem cell transplant. It is a procedure in which certain blood cells are removed from the body and then returned to the body after the chemotherapy and/or radiation in patients with certain cancers.

Celstemx 24mg Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, and injection site reaction. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have abnormal levels of blood cells or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Celstemx Injection

Autologous stem cell transplant

Benefits of Celstemx Injection

In Autologous stem cell transplant

In an autologous transplant, your own blood-forming stem cells are collected. Celstemx 24mg Injection removes the blood-producing cells from the bone marrow into the bloodstream. These cells can be collected and used for transplant. This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.

Side effects of Celstemx Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Celstemx

Nausea
Diarrhea
Injection site reaction

How to use Celstemx Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Celstemx Injection works

Celstemx 24mg Injection is an hematopoeitic stem cell mobilizers. It works by causing certain blood cells to move from the bone marrow to the blood so that they can be removed for transplant.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Celstemx 24mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Celstemx 24mg Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Celstemx 24mg Injection may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Celstemx 24mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CAUTION

Celstemx 24mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Celstemx 24mg Injection in patients with liver disease.

What if you forget to take Celstemx Injection?

If you miss a dose of Celstemx 24mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Celstemx 24mg Injection

₹24765/Injection

Plerixa 24 Injection

Therdose Pharma Pvt Ltd

₹26775.94/injection

2% cheaper

Quick tips

Celstemx 24mg Injection is given as an injection under the skin under the supervision of a doctor.
Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count and liver function.
Inform your doctor if you experience rash, itching, swelling, hives, shortness of breath, fast heart beat and drop in blood pressure.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylmethylamines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Hematopoietic stem cell mobilizer

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