Pegfilgrastim Benefits & Uses

Pegfilgrastim is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Infections

Pegfilgrastim 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

Pegfilgrastim Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pegfilgrastim is used -

Moderate

Bone Pain

Common

Chills
Cough
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Sore throat

Pegfilgrastim Related Warnings

Is the use of Pegfilgrastim safe for pregnant women?

Pegfilgrastim may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Pegfilgrastim, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Pegfilgrastim safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Pegfilgrastim in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Pegfilgrastim is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Pegfilgrastim on the Kidneys?

Pegfilgrastim may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Pegfilgrastim on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Pegfilgrastim on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Pegfilgrastim. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Pegfilgrastim with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Pegfilgrastim Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Sickle Cell Crisis
Blood Cancer
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Sickle Cell Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Pegfilgrastim

Is this Pegfilgrastim habit forming or addictive?

Pegfilgrastim does not cause addiction.

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

Pegfilgrastim does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Pegfilgrastim only as per medical advice.

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

No, the use of Pegfilgrastim in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Pegfilgrastim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pegfilgrastim

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Pegfilgrastim

Information about the interaction of Pegfilgrastim and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown