Names
Neulasta® Pegfilgrastim G-CSF Fulphila™ * Pegfilgrastim-jmdb* Udenyca™ * Pegfilgrastim-cbqv* Ziextenzo™ * Pegfilgrastim-bmez * Nyvepria Pegfilgrastim-apgf* Fylnetra* Pegfilgrastim-pbbk* Stimufend®* Pegfilgrastim-fpgk*Indications and usage
Pegfilgrastim is FDA approved to
- Decrease the incidence of infection, as manifested by febrile neutropenia, in patients with non-myeloid malignancies receiving myelosuppressive anti-cancer drugs associated with a clinically significant incidence of febrile neutropenia.
- Increase survival in patients acutely exposed to myelosuppressive doses of radiation (Hematopoietic Subsyndrome of Acute Radiation Syndrome).
Limitations of Use: Pegfilgrastim is not indicated for the mobilization of peripheral blood progenitor cells for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Side effects needing medical attention
Pain in the bones, arms, and legs; spleen rupture; Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS); allergic reactions such as rash, shortness of breath, wheezing, dizziness, swelling around your mouth or eyes, fast heart rate, and sweating; sickle cell crisis; kidney injury; increased white blood cell count (leukocytosis); and Capillary Leak Syndrome.
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