NEUPEG 6MG INJ

Overview

NEUPEG 6MG INJ is a Schedule H drug.

NEUPEG 6MG INJ is composed of: PEGFILGRASTIM (6.0 MG)

Pegfilgrastim is a man-made form of a protein that stimulates the growth of white blood cells in your body. White blood cells help your body fight against infection. Pegfilgrastim is used to prevent neutropenia (a lack of certain white blood cells) that is caused by receiving chemotherapy.

Usage

PEGFILGRASTIM is generally used to treat: Neutropenia

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Precautions for NEUPEG 6MG INJ and its Constituents


Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood problems, spleen problems, lung or breathing problems, infection, undergoing chemotherapy, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Patient may experience with a lump, swelling, or bruising at the injection site; if it is so consult with your healthcare provider. It should not be used in infants, children or adolescents.

Common Side-Effects

PEGFILGRASTIM : Chills, Cough, Fever, Throat Soreness, Mouth Soreness, White Spots

Serious Side-Effects

PEGFILGRASTIM : Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Difficulty Breathing, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Decreased Urination, Fatigue (tiredness)

Rare Side-Effects

PEGFILGRASTIM : Abdomen Pain, Shoulder Pain, Dizziness, Face Swelling, Chest Discomfort

Disease Interactions

PEGFILGRASTIM can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure, Leukocytosis

Technical Classification

PEGFILGRASTIM is categorized as: COLONY STIMULATING FACTORS / IMMUNOSTIMULANTS / IMMUNOLOGIC AGENTS

Available Alternatives for NEUPEG 6MG INJ

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

FILLIF PEG 6MG PREFILLED SYPINGEINR 9030 for 1 PREFILLED SYRINGEPEGFILGRASTIM 6.0 MG
IMUPEG 6MG INJINR 14220.1 for 1 ML INJECTIONPEGFILGRASTIM 6 MG
LUPIFIL P 6MG PREFILLED SYPINGEINR 8504.76 for 1 ML PREFILLED SYRINGEPEGFILGRASTIM 6.0 MG
NEULASTIM 6MG INJINR 33800 for 1 INJECTIONPEGFILGRASTIM 6.0 MG
NEUPEG 6MG INJINR 27880 for 1 INJECTIONPEGFILGRASTIM 6.0 MG
NEUPEG INJINR 27880 for 1ML INJECTIOPEGFILGRASTIM 6 MG
PEG GRAFEEL 6 MG INJINR 9815 for 1ML INJECTIONPEGFILGRASTIM 6 MG
PEGASTA 6 MG INJINR 9374 for 6ML INJECTIONPEGFILGRASTIM 6 MG
PEGASTA 6MG PREFILLED SYPINGEINR 7900 for 0.6 ML PREFILLED SYRINGEPEGFILGRASTIM 6.0 MG
PEGEX 6MG INJINR 8809.52 for 1 ML INJECTIONPEGFILGRASTIM 6.0 MG
PEGEX INJINR 8500 for 0.6ML INJECTIONPEGFILGRASTIM 6 MG
PEGG TRUST INJ 6MGINR 8125 for 1 ML INJECTIONPEGFILGRASTIM 6.0 MG
PEGGRAFEEL 6MG INJINR 9815 for 1 ML INJECTIONPEGFILGRASTIM 6.0 MG
PEGSTIM 6MG PREFILLED SYPINGEINR 10990 for 1 ML PREFILLED SYRINGEPEGFILGRASTIM 6.0 MG
PREGASTA 6MG INJINR 8600 for PEGFILGRASTIM 6 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

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