Pegfilgrastim Injection

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  • Contains / Salt: Pegfilgrastim

Pegfilgrastim Injection

1 Injection in 1 Vial
₹ 3948
1 INJECTION | 1 Vial
₹ 3948
115 people have bought this recently
  • Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
  • Contains / Salt: Pegfilgrastim

Pegfilgrastim Information

Pegfilgrastim is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Pegfilgrastim have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Pegfilgrastim depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.



Pegfilgrastim Benefits & Uses

Pegfilgrastim is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

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 -



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


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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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