Glenstim Peg 6mg Injection is used to prevent infections after chemotherapy. It is a growth factor that stimulates the bone marrow to produce white blood cells. These cells protect the body against infections.

Glenstim Peg 6mg Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. You should continue to take as long as your doctor advises for it. The duration of treatment varies according to your need and response to treatment. You might be asked to get regular tests done to check the number of blood cells in your blood and your bone density level while you are taking this medicine.

The most common side effects of this medicine include bone pain, weakness, joint pain, headache, and rash. Other than this, pain or redness at the site of injection is common. But, inform your doctor if you notice a lump, swelling, or bruising that does not go away. It might not prevent you from all kinds of infection, hence inform your doctor if you notice fever, chills, rash, sore throat, and swelling around the face or neck.

Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Glenstim Peg Injection

Prevention of Infections after chemotherapy

Benefits of Glenstim Peg Injection

In Prevention of Infections after chemotherapy

Glenstim Peg 6mg Injection increases the production of white blood cells by stimulating the immune system in our body. White blood cells are those cells that help us to fight infections. This medicine is really effective and must be used under medical supervision. Avoid being in crowds and wash your hands often to prevent any infections. Have plenty of fluids, unless otherwise advised by the doctor not to.

Side effects of Glenstim Peg Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Glenstim Peg

Bone pain
Weakness
Joint pain
Rash
Headache
Nausea
Back pain
Pain in extremities
Increased white blood cell count
Muscle pain
Increased lactate dehydrogenase level in blood
Low blood platelets
Injection site pain
Increased uric acid level in blood
Oropharyngeal pain
Hair loss
Fatigue
Increased liver enzymes
Diarrhea
Decreased appetite
Constipation
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Glenstim Peg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Glenstim Peg Injection works

Glenstim Peg 6mg Injection is a growth factor that stimulates the bone marrow to produce white blood cells. These cells protect the body against infections. .

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Glenstim Peg 6mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Glenstim Peg 6mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Glenstim Peg 6mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Glenstim Peg 6mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Glenstim Peg 6mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Glenstim Peg 6mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Glenstim Peg Injection?

If you miss a dose of Glenstim Peg 6mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Glenstim Peg 6mg Injection

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Quick tips

Glenstim Peg 6mg Injection reduces the risk of infection in people treated with chemotherapy.
It is usually given as a daily injection into the tissue just under the skin or into the vein.
You will normally receive your first dose at least 24 hours after your chemotherapy or bone marrow transplant.
Store it in the refrigerator, protect it from light, and don't shake it.
For a more comfortable injection, leave the syringe at room temperature for 30 minutes before using it.
Pain or redness in the area of injection is common. Let your doctor know if you notice a lump, swelling, or bruising that doesn't go away.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Glenstim Peg 6mg Injection may cause dizziness.
Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the number of blood cells in your blood, and your bone density level while you are receiving treatment with this medicine.
Stop taking Glenstim Peg 6mg Injection and inform your doctor if you have a fever, shortness of breath, fast rate of breathing or trouble breathing.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Cytokine Glycoprotein

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF)

Patient concerns

Plz check the report and reply She is my wife report one of hospital where operated the tumot operation and one of from delhi srl and last one from tmh mumbai After the diagnosis docror advice rediation now 1 st rediation therapy is finished and doctor giving now nublast 250mg tab So plz check the report and tell me as per the tata memorial final report what is the condition for patient She can live normal life or she can dead in ahead Doctor tells with my family she can live with treatment more than 1 to 2 years Is it right or wrong

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

You are on right treatmentAfter completion of radiation therapy you need to take chemotherapyThat tablet is the chemotherapy

What is symptomatic after chemotherapy for metastatic spine

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Back pain is main symptom which you can get after disease progression

What would be the best treatment for this disease. As i am very confused about doctor's advice. Some said to start chemo 6 cycles without even pet scan. Doctor from hcg Bangalore advised for radiation for 28 set. But doctor's from Bangalore Baptist hospital advised for 3 cycle of chemo therapy finally i did the pet scan and tomorrow have a appointment with the doctor from Baptist hospital.

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Ideal treatment for these tumor would be chemotherapy along with radiation therapy, but your patient has fistula after surgery so radiation would not be possible, so ahead with chemotherapy. You can have 4 to 6 cycles.

User feedback

What are you using Glenstim Peg Injection for?

Infections af*

83%

Others

17%

*Infections after chemotherapy

How much was the improvement?

Poor

67%

Average

33%

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

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