


Emgrast M 250mcg Injection
Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 20 Aug 2026 | 01:04 AM (IST)
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General Information



Product introduction
Emgrast M 250mcg 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 bone pain, decreased blood pressure, fever, and breathlessness. Other than this, pain or redness at the site of injection is common. But, inform your doctor if you notice a lump, swelling, or bruising that does not go away. It might not prevent you from all kinds of infection, hence inform your doctor if you notice fever, chills, shortness of breath, sore throat, and swelling around the face or neck.
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 Emgrast M Injection
- Prevention of Infections after chemotherapy
Benefits of Emgrast M Injection
Emgrast M 250mcg Injection increases the production of white blood cells by stimulating the immune system in our body. White blood cells are those cells that help us to fight infections. This medicine is really effective and must be used under medical supervision. Avoid being in crowds and wash your hands often to prevent any infections. Have plenty of fluids, unless otherwise advised by the doctor not to.
Side effects of Emgrast M Injection
- Bone pain
- Decreased blood pressure
- Rash
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Breathlessness
- Feeling of discomfort
- Vomiting
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Nausea
- Flu-like symptoms
How to use Emgrast M Injection
How Emgrast M Injection works
Quick tips
- Emgrast M 250mcg Injection is given as an injection into a vein or under the skin by the healthcare provider only.
- 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 fever, chills, sore throat and shortness of breath during the treatment.
- Emgrast M 250mcg Injection is given as an injection into a vein or under the skin by the healthcare provider only.
- 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 fever, chills, sore throat and shortness of breath during the treatment.
Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.

Interaction with drugs
Azathioprine (Oral Route)
Bendamustine (Injection Route)
Capecitabine (Oral Route)
Carboplatin (Injection Route)
Cladribine (Injection Route)
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References
- Masters SB. Agents Used in Anemias; Hematopoetic Growth Factors. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 581-82.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1247-48.




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- CBC (Complete Blood Count)
- FBS (Fasting Blood Sugar)
- Thyroid Profile Total (T3, T4 & TSH)
- HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin)
- PPBS (Postprandial Blood Sugar)
- Lipid Profile
- Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy)
- Urine R/M (Urine Routine & Microscopy)
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- LFT (Liver Function Test)
- KFT (Kidney Function Test)
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- ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)
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- Vitamin B12
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- Serum Calcium
- Serum Creatinine
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- KFT with Electrolytes (Kidney Function Test with Electrolytes)
- Cholesterol - Total
- Hb (Hemoglobin)
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