Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
The side effects listed below include only those that might be causing by colony stimulating factors. To find out about other side effects that may be causing by the cancer medication you are also receiving, look under the information about those specific medication.
Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
For filgrastim
Less common
Redness or pain at the site of subcutaneous - under the skin injection
Rare
Fever; rapid or irregular heartbeat; sores on skin; wheezing
For sargramostim
Less common
Fever; redness or pain at the site of subcutaneous - under the skin injection; shortness of breath; swelling of feet or lower legs; weight gain - sudden
Rare
Chest pain; rapid or irregular heartbeat; sores on skin; wheezing
More common side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. These side effects may go away during treat as your body adjusts to the drug. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
For both filgrastim and sargramostim
More common
Headache; pain in arms or legs; pain in joints or muscles; pain in lower back or pelvis; skin rash or itching
For sargramostin only - in addition to the above
Less common or rare
Dizziness or faintness after first dose of drug; flushing of face after first dose of drug; weakness
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you have any other problems, check with your family doctor.