Sargramostim: how to take it safely
Leukine
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Raises white blood cells after chemotherapy or a bone marrow transplant.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Inject under the skin or it is given by drip, as your health worker showed you.
- Keep it in the fridge.
When to take it
Inject once a day, as your team plans.
Take it with
Not applicable.
What to avoid
- Missing doses or blood tests.
- Tell your team if you have heart problems or fluid build-up.
Possible side effects
Bone pain, fever, headache, tiredness, pain at the injection site.
Get help if
Breathlessness, a rash with swelling, chest pain or a fast heartbeat: get urgent help.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.