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Emgrast 300 mcg injection

2018-03-31 13:42:51
Should emgrast 300 mcg be refrigerated? My mom was given this injection without refrigeration by a hospital nurse. Is it an issue of concern?
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Hospitals usually have a strict policy for such medicine.. Emgrast (filgrastim) is refrigerated (not frozen) for long term storage.. It can be kept at room temperature away from direct sunlight for about 24 hours.. So you should not worry..

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