Filgrastim and anaphylactic reaction Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Filgrastim Side Effects Report #5341872-6
Filgrastim side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 29, 2007. Female patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer  and was treated with Filgrastim. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic reaction. Filgrastim dosage: 480 MCG/ 0.8 ML SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION. Patient recovered.

Filgrastim Side Effects Report #5378883-0
Filgrastim side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 25, 2007. Female patient, weighting 133.6 lb, was treated with Filgrastim. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic reaction, oedema mouth, pharyngeal oedema, swollen tongue, vomiting, wheezing. Filgrastim dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE. Patient recovered.