Peglast

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Peglast Information


Peglast Benefits & Uses

Peglast is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Peglast Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Neutropenia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: once per chemotherapy cycle, beginning at least 24 hours after completion of chemotherapy
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Neutropenia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: once per chemotherapy cycle, beginning at least 24 hours after completion of chemotherapy
Geriatric
  • Disease: Neutropenia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: once per chemotherapy cycle, beginning at least 24 hours after completion of chemotherapy, weighing 45 kg or more
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Neutropenia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Infants and Children weighing 10 to 20 kg
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Neutropenia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Neonates and Infants weighing less than 10 kg

Peglast Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Peglast safe for pregnant women?


    Peglast can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Peglast, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Peglast safe during breastfeeding?


    Information about safety of Peglast for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Peglast on the Kidneys?


    Peglast rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Peglast on the Liver?


    Using Peglast does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Peglast on the Heart?


    Peglast may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate

Severe Interaction of Peglast with Other Drugs

Peglast should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate


Peglast Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Peglast unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Peglast

  • Is this Peglast habit forming or addictive?


    Peglast does not cause addiction.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Peglast since it will not make you feel sleepy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Peglast is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Peglast for mental disorders.

    No

Peglast Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Peglast


    Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Peglast together with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Peglast


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Peglast.

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 994

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Neulasta® (pegfilgrastim)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Fulphila™ (pegfilgrastim-jmdb)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Tezmota® (pegfilgrastim)


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