Product Description

Pegstim 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.

Pegstim 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.

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 Infections

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)℃