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Generic: Pegfilgrastim

Form: Injection 6mg/0.6ml

Indication

Chemotherapy induced-neutropenia, Bone marrow stimulation

Adult Dose

Subcutaneous Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia, Myelosuppressive Chemotherapy Adjunct Indicated to decrease incidence of infection in patients with non-myeloid malignancies receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy assoc with febrile neutropenia Adult: 6 mg as a single dose for each chemotherapy cycle, given at least 24 hr after cytotoxic chemotherapy.

Child Dose

Subcutaneous Prevention of Chemotherapy Induced Neutropenia <45 kg: 100 mcg/kg per chemotherapy cycle; not to exceed 6 mg/dose; do not administer in the period 14 days before and 24-72 hr after administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy >45kg: 6 mg SC once per chemotherapy cycle; do not administer in the period 14 days before and 24 hr after administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to Pegfilgrastim or filgrastim; or to any ingredients in the formulation.

Mode of Action

Pegfilgrastim is a covalent conjugate of filgrastim and monomethoxypolyethyleneglycol (PEG). It is a colony-stimulating factor which binds to specific cell surface receptors of haematopoietic cells, thereby stimulating proliferation, differentiation, commitment, and end cell functional activation. Pegfilgrastim has delayed renal clearance and prolonged half-life relative to filgrastim as a result of conjugation with PEG.

Precaution

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a growth factor that stimulates the bone marrow to produce white blood cells. These cells protect the body against infections. .

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with __NAME__. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of __NAME__ is recommended.

Safety Advice

There is limited information available on the use of __NAME__ in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.