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Mozobil
MOZOBIL
(plerixafor) Injection, Solution for Subcutaneous Use
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Mozobil (plerixafor injection) is a sterile, preservative-free, clear, colorless to pale yellow, isotonic solution for subcutaneous injection. Each mL of the sterile solution contains 20 mg of plerixafor. Each single-use vial is filled to deliver 1.2 mL of the sterile solution that contains 24 mg of plerixafor and 5.9 mg of sodium chloride in Water for Injection adjusted to a pH of 6.0 to 7.5 with hydrochloric acid and with sodium hydroxide, if required.
Plerixafor is a hematopoietic stem cell mobilizer with a chemical name 1, l'-[l,4-phenylenebis (methylene)]-bis-l,4,8,11- tetraazacyclotetradecane. It has the molecular formula C28H54N8. The molecular weight of plerixafor is 502.79 g/mol. The structural formula is provided in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Structural Formula
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Plerixafor is a white to off-white crystalline solid. It is hygroscopic. Plerixafor has a typical melting point of 131.5 °C. The partition coefficient of plerixafor between 1 -octanol and pH 7 aqueous buffer is < 0.1.
What are the possible side effects of plerixafor (Mozobil)?
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 your mouth;
- upset...
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Last reviewed on RxList: 7/13/2010
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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