BENEFITS OF ADSTEM INJECTION

In Autologous stem cell transplant

In an autologous transplant, your own blood-forming stem cells are collected. Adstem 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 ADSTEM 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 Adstem

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Injection site reaction

HOW TO USE ADSTEM INJECTION

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

HOW ADSTEM INJECTION WORKS

Adstem 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 Adstem 24mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Adstem 24mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Adstem 24mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Kidney

CAUTION

Adstem 24mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Adstem 24mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Adstem 24mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.