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Neulasta

Pegfilgrastim

What is Neulasta used for?

Pegfilgrastim is a man-made version of a certain natural substance made by your body. It is used to help your body make more white blood cells. White blood cells are important to help you fight off infections. Pegfilgrastim is given to people whose ability to make white blood cells is reduced due to chemotherapy. Some brands may also be used to increase white blood cells after exposure to large amounts of radiation. This monograph is about the following pegfilgrastim products: pegfilgrastim, pegfilgrastim-apgf, pegfilgrastim-bmez, pegfilgrastim-cbqv, pegfilgrastim-fpgk, pegfilgrastim-jmdb, and pegfilgrastim-pbbk.

CHEMICAL NAME

Pegfilgrastim (PEG-fil-GRA-stim)

DRUG TYPE

Blood Cell Deficiency

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Neulasta Frequently Asked Questions

Before using pegfilgrastim, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to any pegfilgrastim or filgrastim products; or to eflapegrastim; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as dry natural rubber/latex in the needle cover on the prefilled syringe), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: sickle cell disease, spleen problems.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

This medication may pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

Neulasta Dosage and Form Information

Supplied As
Strength
Syringe
6 Mg/0.6Ml
Syringe With Wearable Injector
6 Mg/0.6Ml