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What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Mozobil Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

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Mozobil® (plerixafor injection) is indicated in combination with granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) to mobilize hematopoietic stem cells to the peripheral blood for collection and subsequent autologous transplantation in patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) and multiple myeloma (MM).

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Mozobil Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Tell your caregivers at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

  • easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
  • feeling like you might pass out; or
  • pain in your upper stomach, spreading to your shoulder or back.

Less serious side effects may include:

  • nausea, vomiting;
  • diarrhea, constipation;
  • dry mouth, numbness in or around...

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