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Plerion 24 mg Injection 1.2 ml Substitute

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Composition:

PLERIXAFOR-24MG

Uses:

<p>Plerion 24 mg Injection 1.2 ml is used in the treatment of Multiple Myeloma and Non-Hodgkin’s Disease. The detailed uses of Plerion 24 mg Injection 1.2 ml are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Stem cell mobilization:</strong> Plerion 24 mg Injection 1.2 ml is used in combination with granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) to help the bone marrow release hematopoietic stem cells into the bloodstream. These cells are then collected for autologous stem cell transplantation, a procedure often used in cancer treatment.</li><li><strong>Treatment of certain cancers:</strong> Plerion 24 mg Injection 1.2 ml is indicated for patients with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and multiple myeloma who are undergoing stem cell transplantation. By increasing the number of stem cells in the blood, it improves the success rate of the transplant.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Plerion 24 mg Injection 1.2 ml contains Plerixafor, which belongs to the hemopoietic stem cell mobilizer class or drugs. It works by binding to the chemokine receptor CXCR4 and inhibiting its cognate ligand CXCL12 binding. This mobilizes hematopoietic stem cells to the peripheral blood for collection and subsequent autologous transplantation in cancer patients.

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Plerion 24 mg Injection 1.2 ml is used to treat Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin’s Disease.

Plerion 24 mg Injection 1.2 ml contains Plerixafor, which works by binding to the chemokine receptor CXCR4 and inhibits the binding of its cognate ligand CXCL12.

Plerion 24 mg Injection 1.2 ml may cause tumor cell mobilization and haematological effects such as increased lymphocytes, decreased platelet count, and splenic rupture in some patients. Hence, inform your oncologist about your complete medical history, including current medication, to rule out any side effects/interactions.

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