Stemfor 24 mg Injection

Introduction of Stemfor Injection

Stemfor 24 mg Injection is an immunostimulant used in cancer patients, It mobilizes hematopoietic stem cells into blood stream. The chemical formula of this molecule is C28H54N8. It is also known as a Hematopoietic stem cell mobilized. Stemfor 24 mg Injection causes blood cells to move from the bone marrow towards blood so they can be extracted for transplant

Uses of Stemfor Injection

• Non Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Multiple Myeloma

Benefits of Stemfor Injection

Stemfor 24 mg Injection is used as a peripheral blood stem cell mobilization, which is a very useful source of hematopoietic stem cells for transplantation.

Side Effects of Stemfor Injection

• Burning
• Crawling
• Itching
• Numbness
• Vomiting
• Headache

Most Common Side Effects of Stemfor Injection

• Constipation
• Nausea
• Dry mouth
• Numbness
• Stomach upset
• Bloating
• Lethargic
• Muscle pain
• Profuse perspiration
• Rashes
• Irritation

Common Side Effects of Stemfor Injection

• Bleeding
• Unusual weakness
• Severe epigastric pain
• Joint pain
• Dizziness

How to Use Stemfor Injection?

Stemfor 24 mg Injection is available as an injectable form that must be administered under the skin ( subcutaneously) as directed by your doctor under medical supervision only. Stemfor 24 mg Injection is usually given 11 hours prior to blood filtering procedure. Dosage and frequency will be decided by your doctor as per your medical condition and weight and certain other factors.

How Stemfor Injection Works?

Stemfor 24 mg Injection is an inhibitor of the CXCR4 chemokine receptor and blocks the binding of its cognate ligand, SDF- 1 alfa. Once in the marrow, stem cell CXCR 4 can act to help anchor stem cells to the marrow matrix either directly via SDF -1 alfa or through the induction of other adhesion molecules. Treatment with plerixafor results in leukocytosis and elevations in circulating hematopoietic progenitor cells.