How is tbo-filgrastim given?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Tbo-filgrastim is injected under the skin. A healthcare provider may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand all instructions.
Prepare your injection only when you are ready to give it. Do not shake the prefilled syringe. Do not use if the medicine has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
The first dose of tbo-filgrastim is usually given within 24 hours after your chemotherapy dose. You will receive daily injections until your blood cell counts return to normal.
You should not inject tbo-filgrastim within 24 hours before your next chemotherapy dose.
Do not stop using tbo-filgrastim or change your medication schedule without your doctor's advice.
If this medicine accidentally gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and warm water.
Each prefilled syringe is for one use only. Throw it away after one use, even if there is still medicine left inside.
You will need frequent medical tests to help your doctor determine how long to treat you with tbo-filgrastim.
Store in the refrigerator, do not freeze. Protect from light.
Take the medicine out of the refrigerator and let it reach room temperature for 30 minutes before injecting your dose. Do not leave the medicine out for longer than 5 days.
Use a needle and syringe only once and then place them in a puncture-proof "sharps" container. Follow state or local laws about how to dispose of this container. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Bone pain is a common side effect of tbo-filgrastim. Your doctor may recommend you take acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) other medications to relieve pain. Take only the dosage your doctor recommends.