MOZOBIL ® works by helping your bone marrow release stem cells into your bloodstream so they can be collected and transplanted back into the body. MOZOBIL ® is used in people with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or multiple myeloma.
1. WHAT MOZOBIL ® IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE/USE MOZOBIL ®
Do not use MOZOBIL ® if you are allergic to plerixafor or to any of the components of MOZOBIL ® (see WHAT MOZOBIL ® CONTAINS).
Take special care with MOZOBIL ®
- Do not use MOZOBIL ® if you have leukemia.
- Before you take MOZOBIL ®, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease.
- To be sure MOZOBIL ® is not causing harmful effects, your blood will need to be tested often.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: DO NOT use MOZOBIL ® if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. Please contact your doctor immediately if you suspect you are pregnant.
Driving and using machines: MOZOBIL ® is not expected to affect your ability to drive a car or operate machinery. Do take care until you know how this medicine affects you.
Using other medicines with MOZOBIL ®: If you are taking other medicines on a regular basis, including complementary or traditional medicines, the use of MOZOBIL ® with these medicines may cause undesirable interactions. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any you have bought at your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
3. HOW TO TAKE/USE MOZOBIL ®
MOZOBIL ® is given as an injection under the skin and will only be administered in a hospital or clinic setting by your healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide on the correct dose and how long the treatment will be based on your body mass and condition to obtain the required result.
Before receiving MOZOBIL ®, you will be given another medication that will help your bone marrow produce stem cells and certain white blood cells that help support your immune system.
In the event of an overdosage Your doctor will administer this medicine and will closely monitor your response and condition and control the dosage. In the unlikely event of overdosage, your doctor will treat the side effects symptomatically.
If you forget to use your MOZOBIL ® Your doctor will ensure you receive MOZOBIL ® at the correct time. If you are concerned that you may have missed a dose, contact your doctor immediately.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
MOZOBIL ® may have side effects. If you experience the following, please consult your doctor immediately, as you may have had an allergic reaction to MOZOBIL ®:
- Irregular heart beat
- Allergic reactions (swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips, mouth, or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing, severe skin rashes)
The following common to very common side effects may occur:
- Headache, dizziness, insomnia
- Diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting
- Flatulence, stomach pain, stomach discomfort, bloatedness, indigestion
- Dry mouth, the loss of sensitivity to pain or touch
- Excessive sweating
- Redness of the skin, pain and swelling at the site where MOZOBIL ® was injected
- Joint pain, pain of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones, tiredness, a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness
Not all side effects reported for MOZOBIL ® are included in this leaflet. Should your general health worsen while using this medicine, please consult your doctor for advice.
5. HOW TO STORE MOZOBIL ®
Store at or below 25 °C. For single use only. Discard any unused portion. From a microbiological point of view, once drawn into a syringe, the product should be used immediately. If not used immediately, in-use storage times and conditions prior to use are the responsibility of the user.
KEEP ALL MEDICINE OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.