Product Description

Pegex 6mg Injection consists of the active ingredient Pegfilgrastim. It is a leucocyte growth factor indicated to reduce infections in patients receiving anti-cancer drugs with bone marrow suppressive properties. It is also prescribed to increase the survival of patients exposed to radiotherapy.

Pegex 6mg Injection is synthesized from the bacteria E.coli. It belongs to a category of proteins called cytokines and is similar to the natural protein produced by the body. Neutropenia is the most frequently occurring side effect of chemotherapy. Unlike anaemia and thrombocytopenia, blood transfusion is rarely successful in neutropenic patients. Thus, patients receiving chemotherapy are at a high risk of acquiring infections due to the inadequate amount of white blood cells (WBC) to fight the bacteria.
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.

How to use

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

Uses

Treatment of Infection

Side Effects

Serious:

• Swelling or puffiness
• Tiredness, fullness, breathlessness
• Abdomen swelling
• Left upper abdominal pain or shoulder pain
• Allergic reactions
• Respiratory distress syndrome

Common:

• Pain at the injection site
• Bone pain
• Nausea, headache
• Pain in the joints and muscles
• Chest pain
• Changes in blood cell counts
• Fever

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8)℃