I'm dealing with constrictive pericarditis and was admitted to Sri Satya Sai Hospital. They won't operate because my white blood cell count is low. They recommended getting my WBC up before they proceed with the surgery. Could you suggest how I can increase my WBC levels within 10-15 days?

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To increase your WBC count, you can take Filgrastim (brand name Neupogen) at a dosage of 5-10 mcgkgday. This medication can help stimulate the production of white blood cells in your body. Additionally, you can also consider taking Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (G-CSF) medications such as Pegfilgrastim (brand name Neulasta) at a dosage of 6 mg per chemotherapy cycle. These medications can help boost your WBC count within the specified timeframe.

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