Leukine (not available in Canada) is used after chemotherapy in patients over 55 years of age with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), after transplantation of blood progenitor cells, after bone marrow transplantation and to treat bone marrow transplantation failure. Doctors occasionally may prescribe it for other reasons.

Do not use Leukine (not available in Canada) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Leukine (not available in Canada) or to yeast products if you have certain bone marrow disorders you are currently receiving or have received chemotherapy or radiation therapy within the last 24 hours

Before using Leukine (not available in Canada), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription medicine (especially lithium or corticosteroids), nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement if you have a history of fluid retention if you have congestive heart failure or a history of heart disease if you have lung disorder or breathing problems if you have impaired liver or kidney function if you have any other medical condition

Other:  Fever; nausea; vomiting; loss of appetite; stomach upset; mouth sores; hair loss; pain; stomach, back, or joint pain; constipation; runny nose; abnormal skin sensations.

How much medicine you are given and how often it is given depends on many factors, including the condition being treated, your age, and weight. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Leukine (not available in Canada) you are given, talk with your health care provider. Carefully read the information provided with Leukine (not available in Canada). Leukine (not available in Canada) will be prepared and given by a health care provider. The first dose may cause difficulty breathing, flushing, fainting, or unusual heartbeat. These signs resolve and usually do not occur again. Contact your health care provider at once if any of the following signs of an allergic reaction occur: Rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. Lab tests will be required to monitor therapy. Be sure to keep appointments. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Leukine (not available in Canada). Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your doctor. This includes any herbal preparations or dietary supplements.

Store Leukine (not available in Canada) in the refrigerator (36 to 46 degrees F). Do not freeze or shake.