Neulastim 6mg / 0.6ml Injection
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Reduction of neutropenia duration and febrile neutropenia incidence in chemotherapy patients.
Dosage (summary)
6 mg subcutaneously, at least 24 hours after chemotherapy.
Special Populations
- Paediatric population
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy; insufficient data on breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Chemotherapy agents
- Lithium
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to pegfilgrastim or excipients
Common side effects
- Bone pain
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Hypersensitivity reactions
Counselling Points
- Monitor for signs of hypersensitivity
- Report any unusual pain or symptoms
- Avoid use in pregnancy without contraception
Serious warnings
- Capillary leak syndrome
- Splenic rupture
- Pulmonary adverse events
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