food interaction for Pegg Trust Injection

alcohol interaction for Pegg Trust Injection

pregnancy interaction for Pegg Trust Injection

lactation interaction for Pegg Trust Injection

food
alcohol
pregnancy
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No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pegg Trust 6mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pegg Trust 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pegg Trust 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Pegg Trust 6mg Injection

Pegfilgrastim(6mg)

Pegg trust injection uses

{med_name} is used to prevent infections after chemotherapy.

How pegg trust injection works

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

Common side effects of pegg trust injection

Bone pain, Joint pain, Headache, Nausea, Low blood platelets, Muscle pain, Back pain, Pain in extremities, Injection site pain

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Expert advice FOR Pegg Trust Injection

  • Pegfilgrastim 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 Pegfilgrastim 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 Pegfilgrastim and inform your doctor if you have a fever, shortness of breath, fast rate of breathing or trouble breathing.

Frequently asked questions FOR Pegg Trust 6mg Injection

Pegfilgrastim

Q. What is Pegg Trust 6mg Injection? How is it given?
Pegg Trust 6mg 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
Q. 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.

Content on this page was last updated on 23 August, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)