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Neulasta
is the new drug which has replaced Neupogen, and it means that instead of
having to give yourself an injection every day, you now only need to get the
one injection, that will work over a period of time. Click
on the logo at the top of the page to visit their website. Neulasta
is used to stimulate the growth of white blood cells after you have received
your chemotherapy. It is
injected under the skin, usually around the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm
area. Simply pinch some skin, and insert it at an angle. Your doctor or
nurses will make sure that you are trained in this procedure. If you cannot
bear to inject yourself, a district nurse or outpatient visit can be arranged
for this purpose Injections are easy, and I give them to my self. Like almost all drugs, growth
factors may cause side effects. These depend on which growth factor you have,
and may vary from one person to another. Some people have bone pain:
usually a dull ache or discomfort in the bones of the back, pelvis, arms or
legs. This is usually mild and goes away when the growth factor injections
stop. Your skin may become red and
itchy around the place where the injection is given. This will disappear once
the course of injections is over. You
may have fever, chills and fluid
retention. Fluid retention may lead to swelling of the ankles or
breathlessness. Tell your doctor or nurse if
you have any side effects. Your doctor may prescribe
painkillers such as paracetamol to help
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