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Pegfilgrastim is a long-acting form of Neulasta, filgrastim. These drugs, called colony-stimulating factors, are used to help stimulate the bone marrow 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.
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Pegfilgrastim is a long-acting form of Neulasta, filgrastim. These drugs, called colony-stimulating factors, are used to help stimulate the bone marrow 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.
Storage
- Store in a refrigerator between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C) away from light.
- Do not freeze.
- Neulasta may be kept out of the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.
- After that time, if left unused, discard the injection.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
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How To Use
- Learn how to prepare and inject Neulasta and review the Pegfilgrastim Patient Information Insert with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Avoid shaking Neulasta; doing so may make Neulasta ineffective.
- Inject Neulasta 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 adults (less than 100 lbs or 45 kg).
- Do not give Neulasta from 14 days before to 1 day after your chemotherapy.
- Giving Neulasta during this time may increase your risk of certain side effects (leukocytosis).
- Consult your doctor for details.
- Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration.
- If either is present, do not use the liquid.
- Learn 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 occur.
- If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
- Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: vomiting, swelling of the hands/feet or mouth, fever.
- Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: fever, trouble breathing.
- A very rare and potentially fatal 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 allergic reaction to Neulasta is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
- Symptoms 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, especially of: spleen problems, other blood disorders (e.g., sickle cell disease), any allergies.
- Neulasta should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known whether Neulasta passes into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, contact your doctor to establish a new dosing schedule.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: lithium- containing products.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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