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Other Medications

Epoetin alfa / darbepoetin

Epoetin alfa is also known as Eprex®; darbepoetin is also known as Aranesp®
Available in different strengths as prefilled syringes for injection

The Epoetin info sheet is available to view, download and print in these languages:

Filgrastim

Also known as G-CSF, Neupogen®, Grastofil®
Available as 300mcg or 480mcg prefilled syringes for injection

The Filgrastim info sheet is available to view, download and print in these languages:

Marijuana

Currently, Health Canada has approved marijuana for use in the following conditions:

Nausea and vomiting from cancer treatment
Relief of nerve type pain/pain and muscle spasms from multiple sclerosis (MS)
Severe pain from advanced cancer

Use for other conditions are off-label, and are not supported by evidence.

The Marijuana info sheet is available to view, download and print in these languages:

SOURCE: Other Medications ( http://www.transplant.bc.ca/transplant-patients/medication-vaccination/other-medications )
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