Lonquex 6 mg Solution for injection in pre-filled syringe (injection)
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Reduction of neutropenia duration and incidence in chemotherapy patients.
Dosage (summary)
6 mg subcutaneously, 24 hours post-chemotherapy cycle.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 24 hours, Duration: variable
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Avoid in pregnancy; unknown if excreted in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Cytotoxic chemotherapy
- Lithium
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to lipegfilgrastim
Common side effects
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Nausea
- Thrombocytopenia
Counselling Points
- Monitor for allergic reactions
- Report any severe side effects
- Avoid self-administration without training
Serious warnings
- Capillary leak syndrome
- Pulmonary adverse reactions
- Sickle cell crisis
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