Peg-ReliGrast Injection
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Product introduction
Peg-ReliGrast Injection is used to prevent infections after chemotherapy. It is a growth factor that stimulates bone marrow to produce white blood cells. These cells protect the body against infections.
Peg-ReliGrast 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 for 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, joint pain, headache, nausea, and muscle pain. 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, shortness of breath, 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. You must avoid driving or attention-seeking activity if you experience dizziness after taking this medicine.
Peg-ReliGrast 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 for 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, joint pain, headache, nausea, and muscle pain. 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, shortness of breath, 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. You must avoid driving or attention-seeking activity if you experience dizziness after taking this medicine.
Uses of Peg-ReliGrast Injection
- Prevention of Infections after chemotherapy
Benefits of Peg-ReliGrast Injection
In Prevention of Infections after chemotherapy
Peg-ReliGrast 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 Peg-ReliGrast 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 Peg-ReliGrast
- Bone pain
- Joint pain
- Headache
- Nausea
- Low blood platelets
- Muscle pain
- Back pain
- Pain in extremities
- Injection site pain
How to use Peg-ReliGrast Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Peg-ReliGrast Injection works
Peg-ReliGrast Injection is a growth factor that stimulates the bone marrow to produce white blood cells. These cells protect the body against infections.
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Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Peg-ReliGrast Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Peg-ReliGrast 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
Peg-ReliGrast 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
SAFE
Peg-ReliGrast Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Peg-ReliGrast Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Peg-ReliGrast Injection is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Peg-ReliGrast Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Peg-ReliGrast Injection?
If you miss a dose of Peg-ReliGrast Injection, please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Peg-ReliGrast 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 Peg-ReliGrast 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 Peg-ReliGrast Injection and inform your doctor if you have a fever, shortness of breath, fast rate of breathing or trouble breathing.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF)
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User feedback
Patients taking Peg-ReliGrast Injection
Once A Month
73%
Once A Week
27%
FAQs
What is Peg-ReliGrast Injection? How is it given?
Peg-ReliGrast Injection belongs to a class of medications called colony stimulating factors. It helps reduce the chances of infections and side effects related to chemotherapy and does not directly treat cancer. It comes as a solution (liquid) to inject subcutaneously (under the skin), 24 hours after chemotherapy. It may be injected by a doctor/nurse in a hospital or you may be shown how to use injections at home
How does pegfilgrastim work?
Pegfilgrastim belongs to a class of medications called colony stimulating factors. It acts on hematopoietic cells (cells in the bone marrow that produce red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets) to increase production of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) in the body.
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Country of origin: India
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