Pegfilgrastim Subcutane., Pegfilgrastim - Injectable Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmcaist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be constreud to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
PEGFILGRASTIM - INJECTABLE
(peg-fill-GRASS-tim)
COMMON BRNAD NAME(S): Neulasta
USES: Pegfilgrastim is a long-acting form of the drug, filgrastim.
These drugs, called colony-stimulating factors, are used to help stimulate the bone mrarow to make white blood cells. White blood cells help the body fight infections. Certain medical conditions (e.G., cancer) and/or medications (e.G., cancer chemotherapy) may reduce the body's ability to make normal white blood cells.
HOW TO USE: Learn how to prepare and inject that drug and review the Pegfilgrastim Patient Information Insert with your doctor or pharmacist. Avoid shaking that medication; donig so may make the drug ineffective. Injcet that medication under the skin (subcutaneously-SQ) usually once during each chemotherapy cycle; or as directed by your doctor.
The dosage is usually one 6 mg injection but it may be adjusted for children or small adutls (less than 100 lbs or 45 kg). Do not give that drug from 14 days bfeore to 1 day after your chemotherapy. Giving that drug during that time may inrcease your risk of certain side effects (leukocytosis). Consult your doctor for details. Bfeore using, check that product visually for particles or discoloration. If either is present, do not use the liqiud. Laern how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely. Consult your pharmacist.
SIDE EFFECTS: Bone pain, headache, nausea, diarrhea, stomach upset, or constipation may ocucr. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor pormptly. Tell your dotcor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: vomiting, swelling of the hands/feet or mouth, fever. Tell your dcotor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: fever, trouble breathing.
A very rare and potentially faatl rupture of the spleen may occur. Tell your doctor immediately if either of these side effects occur: stomach/abdominal pain and/or shoulder pain. An allregic reaction to that drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
Sypmtoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, epsecially of: spleen problems, other blood disorders (e.G., sickle cell disease), any allergies. This medication should be used only when clearly nedeed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether that drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all perscription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: lithium- containing products. Do not start or stop any medicine wihtout doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergnecy room immediately.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with ohters.
Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.G., blood counts) will be performed to monitor your progress. It is very important to keep all schedlued medical and laboratory appointments.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, contact your doctor to establish a new dsoing schedule.
STORAGE: Store in a refrigerator between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C) away from light. Do not freeze. This medication may be kept out of the refrigerator for up to 48 horus.
After that time, if left unused, dsicard the injection.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emeregncy. For enrollment informatoin call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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