NC-UP 6 mg PFS Injection 0.6 ml

NC-UP 6 mg PFS Injection 0.6 ml helps increase white blood cell production to reduce the risk of serious infections in people with low neutrophil counts. It may be used for:

• Febrile neutropenia prevention in chemotherapy patients: NC-UP 6 mg PFS Injection 0.6 ml helps by stimulating your bone marrow to quickly produce more white blood cells, lowering your risk of developing a severe infection and fever while receiving chemotherapy.
• Radiation-induced bone marrow suppression: In cases of accidental or high-dose radiation exposure, NC-UP 6 mg PFS Injection 0.6 ml helps speed up the recovery of damaged white blood cells to protect the body against life-threatening infections.
   

NC-UP 6 mg PFS Injection 0.6 ml helps reduce the risk of serious infections, supports uninterrupted cancer treatment, and promotes faster recovery of white blood cells. Key benefits include:

• Reduces the risk of infection: Increases neutrophil levels, helping lower the risk of serious infections and febrile neutropenia during chemotherapy.
• Supports uninterrupted chemotherapy: Helps maintain adequate white blood cell counts, reducing the need to delay or reduce chemotherapy doses.
• May reduce hospitalisation: Lowers the likelihood of severe infections that require emergency hospital care or intravenous antibiotics.
• Provides long-lasting protection: A single injection offers prolonged support throughout the chemotherapy cycle, reducing the need for frequent injections.

• Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
• NC-UP 6 mg PFS Injection 0.6 ml may be administered by your doctor, or you may be told to inject the medication yourself at home. Your doctor will train you on how to use NC-UP 6 mg PFS Injection 0.6 ml at home.
• Check the label for directions and use it as advised by the doctor.
• NC-UP 6 mg PFS Injection 0.6 ml should be administered subcutaneously (under the skin) in the thighs, abdomen, buttocks, or upper arm.
• Rotate the injection site each time.
• Do not inject into the areas where the skin is tender, red, bruised, hard, scarred, or has stretch marks.

• Practice strict hand hygiene: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water throughout the day, especially before eating and after using public spaces, to minimize your exposure to bacteria.
• Eat fully cooked foods: Avoid raw meats, raw seafood, runny eggs, and unpasteurized dairy products, as these can carry bacteria that your recovering immune system might struggle to fight.
• Avoid crowded places: Limit your exposure to large crowds and individuals showing symptoms of cold, flu, or other contagious illnesses during your chemotherapy cycles.
• Stay well-hydrated: Drink plenty of water and clear fluids daily to support your kidneys and help your body process your treatments effectively.
• Engage in gentle movement: Light stretching or walking can help ease the temporary bone and joint pain that often occurs as your bone marrow works to produce new cells.

• Check the expiry date: Always check the expiry date before using NC-UP 6 mg PFS Injection 0.6 ml. Do not use it if it has expired.
• Do not shake the syringe: Never shake the prefilled syringe, as this may damage the medicine.
• Rotate injection sites: Use a different injection site each time and avoid injecting into skin that is bruised, tender, red, or hard.
• Never reuse injection equipment: Use a new needle or prefilled syringe for each injection and dispose of it safely after use.
• Follow the correct timing: Inject NC-UP 6 mg PFS Injection 0.6 ml at least 24 hours after completing chemotherapy and not within 14 days before your next chemotherapy session.