What is the use of Pegasta injection?

Pegasta Injection is used to prevent infections after chemotherapy. It is a growth factor that stimulates bone marrow to produce white blood cells. These cells protect the body against infections.

Why is filgrastim given 24 hours after chemotherapy?

G-CSFs are administered between 24-72 hours after receiving chemotherapy. The reason for this minimum 24-hour delay is to allow the body time to metabolize and excrete the cytotoxic drugs.

How long does pain from filgrastim last?

And it typically affects your back and legs. You may be wondering how long this bone pain lasts. For most people, it starts within 2 days of receiving the drug. The duration of bone pain from Neulasta is usually 2 to 4 days.

What are the side effects of pegfilgrastim?

Incidence not known

• Black, tarry stools.
• bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site.

Is filgrastim a chemo drug?

This medication is used to prevent infection and neutropenic (low white blood cells) fevers caused by chemotherapy. Filgrastim is a support medication. It does not treat cancer.

What is a dangerously low white blood cell count?

A blood test that shows a WBC count of less than 4,000 per microliter (some labs say less than 4,500) could mean your body may not be able to fight infection the way it should.

What is pegasta injection?

1 Pegasta Injection reduces the risk of infection in people treated with chemotherapy. 2 It is usually given as a daily injection into the tissue just under the skin or into the vein. 3 You will normally receive your first dose at least 24 hours after your chemotherapy or bone marrow transplant.

Is pegasta safe for patients with kidney disease?

Pegasta Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Pegasta Injection is recommended. There is limited information available on the use of Pegasta Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. What if you forget to take Pegasta Injection?

What is pegasta 6mg prefilled syringe?

Pegasta 6Mg Prefilled Syringe is given to cancer patients with non-myeloid malignancies to decrease the risk of infection. It is used when they do not have enough white blood cells for an effective immune system. This medicine only stimulates the white blood cells and has no effect whatsoever on red blood cells in hematopoietic stem cell therapy.

Can I Drive after receiving a pegasta injection?

Pegasta Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive. Pegasta Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Pegasta Injection is recommended. There is limited information available on the use of Pegasta Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.