Leukine

Alternate Name: Leukine

Dosage Form: Solution Reconstituted

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Hematopoietic

Generic Available: No

Strength: 250 MCG

Warnings: Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, or rapid weight gain. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. This medicine contains benzyl alcohol, which can be harmful to infants and unborn babies. Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine and for at least 2 weeks after your last dose. Tell your doctor if have kidney disease, liver disease, edema (fluid retention), heart disease, heart failure, heart rhythm problems, or lung disease or other breathing problems. This medicine may cause the following problems:Infusion reactionsCapillary leak syndromeChanges in heart rhythmIncreased number of white blood cells in the bloodIncreased risk of cancer Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how sargramostim works. Tell your doctor if you are using a medicine that can increase the number of cells in your blood (including lithium, steroid medicine)., If your cancer symptoms get worse, call your doctor., If you are also receiving cancer medicines or radiation treatments, use sargramostim at least 24 hours before or after receiving cancer medicines and at least 24 hours before your dose of radiation treatment.