Filgrastim (Injection Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Abdominal or stomach pain
• Bleeding gums
• Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
• Blood in the urine or stools
• Bloody nose
• Cough
• Coughing up blood
• Decrease in height
• Diarrhea
• Difficult or labored breathing
• Difficulty with swallowing
• Dizziness
• Facial swelling
• Feeling of fullness
• Fever or chills
• Headache
• Increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
• Lower back or side pain
• Nausea or vomiting
• Nosebleeds
• Pain in the back, ribs, arms, or legs
• Pain spreading to the left shoulder
• Painful or difficult urination
• Pale skin
• Paralysis
• Pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
• Prolonged bleeding from cuts
• Red or black, tarry stools
• Red or dark brown urine
• Shortness of breath
• Skin rash
• Sore throat
• Sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips, tongue, or inside the mouth
• Tightness in the chest
• Troubled breathing with exertion
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Wheezing

• Blurred vision
• Chest pain
• Nervousness
• Pounding in the ears
• Slow or fast heartbeats

• Blisters on the skin
• Blue lips, fingernails, or skin
• Difficult or fast breathing
• Sores on the skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Bone, joint, or muscle pain
• Hair loss or thinning of the hair
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss

• Cracked lips
• Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
• Swelling or inflammation of the mouth

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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