Pegstim 6 mg Injection

MANUFACTURER

Zydus Cadila

SALT COMPOSITION

Pegfilgrastim (6mg)  

USES OF PEGSTIM INJECTION

Pegstim 6 mg Injection is used to prevent infections after chemotherapy.

PEGSTIM INJECTION SIDE EFFECTS

Common

• Bone pain
• Joint pain
• Headache
• Nausea
• Low blood platelets
• Muscle pain
• Back pain
• Pain in extremity
• Injection site pain

HOW TO USE PEGSTIM INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW PEGSTIM INJECTION WORKS

Pegstim 6 mg Injection is a growth factor that stimulates the bone marrow to produce white blood cells. These cells protect the body against infections. .

PEGSTIM INJECTION RELATED WARNINGS

Alcohol   Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS Pegstim 6 mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation   Pegstim 6 mg Injection is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving SAFE Pegstim 6 mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney SAFE Pegstim 6 mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Pegstim 6 mg Injection is recommended.

Liver   There is limited information available on the use of Pegstim 6 mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF PEGSTIM INJECTION?

If you miss a dose of Pegstim 6 mg Injection, please consult your doctor.