Question 1

What is Pegfilgrastim used for?

Accepted Answer

This medication is an amino acid, prescribed for decreasing the incidence of infection, drug induced febrile neutropenia (decreased number of neutrophils), in patients who are receiving myelosuppressive anti-cancer drugs.

Question 2

How does Pegfilgrastim work?

Accepted Answer

USDailyMed:Pegfilgrastim
AU:B3
L03AA13(WHO)
AU:S4(Prescription only)CA:℞-only/ Schedule DUK:POM(Prescription only)US:℞-onlyEU:Rx-onlyIn general: ℞ (Prescription only)
N-(3-Hydroxypropyl)Methionylcolony-stimulating Factor (human), 1-Ether with .

Question 3

What are the side effects of Pegfilgrastim?

Accepted Answer

Nausea, fatigue, hair loss, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, fever, loss of appetite, bone pain, headache, taste perversion, indigestion, muscle pain, sleeplessness, abdominal pain, weakness, swelling in the extremities, dizziness, mouth ulcer and fever.

Question 4

Can Pegfilgrastim be used during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood problems, spleen problems, lung or breathing problems, infection, undergoing chemotherapy, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
•  Patient may experience with a lump, swelling, or bruising at the injection site; if it is so consult with your healthcare provider.
•  It should not be used in infants, children or adolescents.

Question 5

What precautions should be taken with Pegfilgrastim?

Accepted Answer

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood problems, spleen problems, lung or breathing problems, infection, undergoing chemotherapy, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
•  Patient may experience with a lump, swelling, or bruising at the injection site; if it is so consult with your healthcare provider.
•  It should not be used in infants, children or adolescents.

Question 6

What ATC class does Pegfilgrastim belong to?

Accepted Answer

Pegfilgrastim: ATC L03AA13. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

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