Today, 08:15 PM Originally Posted by tashacorinne 
Isn't neupogen given IM?It's given sc.
I think that patients who are immunocompromised aren't allowed to have any 'invasive' procedures, and that includes IMs and new IVs. The opening in the skin may be a route for bacteria to get in. So that's what maybe the 24 hours is for... because right after chemo the patient may be immunocompromised. That may be wrong, but thats just my critical thinking.OR there might be a reaction between the chemo and neupogen. Since neupogen is a cell-stimulating drug, the chemo might just counteract its effects.
Ask the doctor next time he's around. I'm sure he wouldn't mind answering your question.
Giving it early reduces the efficacy of the drug.
I've never heard that you can't have invasive procedures, including IMs and IVs, after chemo. We frequently have to give its. hydration post-chemo.
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