Neumega

Neumega may cause allergic reactions, including severe allergic reactions. Do not use any more of Neumega and seek immediate medical help if you develop symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as rash; hives; itching; trouble breathing; tightness in your chest; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue.

Neumega is used for:

Prevention of severe reductions in the number of blood clotting cells (platelets) caused by some chemotherapy. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Neumega is an interleukin. It works by stimulating certain body chemicals to produce platelets that function normally and have a normal life span.

Do NOT use Neumega if:

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Neumega :

Some medical conditions may interact with Neumega . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Neumega . However, no specific interactions with Neumega are known at this time.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Neumega may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Neumega :

Use Neumega as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Neumega .

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of Neumega :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.

Chills; constipation; cough; diarrhea; dizziness; fever; flushing; hair loss; headache; increased cough; indigestion; inflammation or sores of the mouth or lips; joint pain; loss of appetite; mild swelling of the arms and legs; muscle pain; nausea; nervousness; pain; runny nose; shortness of breath when moving; sleeplessness; sore throat; stomach pain; vomiting; weakness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); eye infection; eye pain; fainting; heart flutter; irregular or fast heartbeat; pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site; pounding in the chest; severe headache, dizziness, or one-sided weakness; unusual bruising; unusual or severe swelling; vision changes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (

Store powder and the dilution solution in the refrigerator, between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C). Protect from light. Do not freeze. Mixed solution must be used within 3 hours and be stored in the vial at 36 to 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C) or at room temperature, up to 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Do not freeze or shake Neumega after it is mixed. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Neumega out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Neumega . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

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