PEGFILGRASTIM

Overview

PEGFILGRASTIM is a Schedule H drug.
Pegfilgrastim is a man-made form of a protein that stimulates the growth of white blood cells in your body. White blood cells help your body fight against infection. Pegfilgrastim is used to prevent neutropenia (a lack of certain white blood cells) that is caused by receiving chemotherapy.

Usage

PEGFILGRASTIM is generally used to treat: Neutropenia

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood problems, spleen problems, lung or breathing problems, infection, undergoing chemotherapy, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Patient may experience with a lump, swelling, or bruising at the injection site; if it is so consult with your healthcare provider. It should not be used in infants, children or adolescents.

Common Side-Effects

PEGFILGRASTIM : Chills, Cough, Fever, Throat Soreness, Mouth Soreness, White Spots

Serious Side-Effects

PEGFILGRASTIM : Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Difficulty Breathing, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Decreased Urination, Fatigue (tiredness)

Rare Side-Effects

PEGFILGRASTIM : Abdomen Pain, Shoulder Pain, Dizziness, Face Swelling, Chest Discomfort

Disease Interactions

PEGFILGRASTIM can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure, Leukocytosis

Technical Classification

PEGFILGRASTIM is categorized as: COLONY STIMULATING FACTORS / IMMUNOSTIMULANTS / IMMUNOLOGIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with PEGFILGRASTIM as Ingredient

FILLIF PEG 6MG PREFILLED SYPINGEPEGFILGRASTIM 6.0 MG
IMUPEG 6MG INJPEGFILGRASTIM 6 MG
LUPIFIL P 6MG PREFILLED SYPINGEPEGFILGRASTIM 6.0 MG
NEULASTIM 6MG INJPEGFILGRASTIM 6.0 MG
NEUPEG 6MG INJPEGFILGRASTIM 6.0 MG
NEUPEG INJPEGFILGRASTIM 6 MG
PEG GRAFEEL 6 MG INJPEGFILGRASTIM 6 MG
PEGASTA 6 MG INJPEGFILGRASTIM 6 MG
PEGASTA 6MG PREFILLED SYPINGEPEGFILGRASTIM 6.0 MG
PEGEX 6MG INJPEGFILGRASTIM 6.0 MG
PEGEX INJPEGFILGRASTIM 6 MG
PEGG TRUST INJ 6MGPEGFILGRASTIM 6.0 MG
PEGGRAFEEL 6MG INJPEGFILGRASTIM 6.0 MG
PEGSTIM 6MG PREFILLED SYPINGEPEGFILGRASTIM 6.0 MG
PREGASTA 6MG INJPEGFILGRASTIM 6 MG