Neulasta - Pegfilgrastim - Injectable Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Neulasta.
• Neulasta
• peg-fill-GRASS-tim

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Usage Instructions

• Learn how to prepare and inject this drug and review the Pegfilgrastim Patient Information Insert with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Avoid shaking this medication; doing so may make the drug ineffective.
• Inject this 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 adults (less than 100 lbs or 45 kg).
• Do not give this drug from 14 days before to 1 day after your chemotherapy.
• Giving this drug 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.

Neulasta Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, blood counts) will be performed to monitor your progress.
• It is very important to keep all scheduled medical and laboratory appointments.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially.

Neulasta Storage Instructions

• 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 hours.
• After that time, if left unused, discard the injection.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, contact your doctor to establish a new dosing schedule.

Read Before Using Neulasta (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Possible 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.

Medicinal Applications

• Pegfilgrastim is a long-acting form of the drug, 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 (for example, cancer) and/or medications (for example, cancer chemotherapy) may reduce the body's ability to make normal white blood cells.