pegfilgrastim-pbbk
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Manufactured by various FDA-approved generic manufacturers.
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pegfilgrastim-pbbk Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing
What dosages is pegfilgrastim-pbbk available in?
pegfilgrastim-pbbk is available as a 6 mg/0.6 mL solution in a single-dose prefilled syringe.
What is pegfilgrastim-pbbk used for?
pegfilgrastim-pbbk is a colony stimulating factor that is used for infection prevention in people with certain cancers receiving anticancer medications that can cause low white blood cells (or febrile neutropenia).
How does pegfilgrastim-pbbk work?
pegfilgrastim-pbbk is a granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF). It works like the G-CSF protein that you naturally have in your body. G-CSF stimulates (triggers) your bone marrow to make neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that helps your body fight infections.
How do I take pegfilgrastim-pbbk?
pegfilgrastim-pbbk is dosed as follows:
Patients with cancer receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy:
- 6 mg administered subcutaneously once per chemotherapy cycle
- Do not administer between 14 days before and 24 hours after administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy.
- Use weight based dosing for pediatric patients weighing less than 45 kg
Is it safe for me to take pegfilgrastim-pbbk?
pegfilgrastim-pbbk is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have a history of serious allergic reactions to human granulocyte colony-stimulating factors such as pegfilgrastim products or filgrastim products.
pegfilgrastim-pbbk Common Side Effects
Common side effects of pegfilgrastim-pbbk:
- Bone pain
- Pain in arms and legs
pegfilgrastim-pbbk Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with pegfilgrastim-pbbk. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
- Ruptured spleen: pain in your left upper stomach or shoulder
- Serious allergic reaction: rash, trouble breathing, swelling of your tongue, lips, or throat
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on pegfilgrastim-pbbk
There are no major drug interactions listed for pegfilgrastim-pbbk. However, always let your physician and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking.
Who makes pegfilgrastim-pbbk?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is pegfilgrastim-pbbk safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if pegfilgrastim-pbbk will harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant while taking pegfilgrastim-pbbk.
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