Neulastim

Neulastim

pegfilgrastim

Manufacturer:

Amgen

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Pegfilgrastim
Indications/Uses
Reduction in the duration of neutropenia incidence of febrile neutropenia in patients treated w/ cytotoxic chemotherapy for malignancy [w/ exception of chronic myeloid leukemia & myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)].
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult ≥18 yr 1 SC inj for each chemotherapy cycle 24 hr following cytotoxic chemotherapy.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to pegfilgrastim, filgrastim, E coli-derived proteins.
Special Precautions
Discontinue use in patients w/ clinically significant hypersensitivity, SJS. Long-term effects in AML. Not to be used in MDS, chronic myelogenous leukemia & secondary AML. De novo AML patients <55 yr; recent history of pulmonary infiltrates or pneumonia; glomerulonephritis; MDS & AML in breast & lung cancer patients; sickle cell trait or disease; aortitis. Immunogenicity. Monitor for preliminary signs of acute resp distress syndrome; urinalysis. Closely monitor patients who develop capillary leak syndrome & spleen size. Regularly monitor platelet count & hematocrit & perform WBC count. Mobilisation of blood progenitor cells in patients or healthy donors. Transient +ve bone-imaging findings. May cause allergic reactions due to latex. High-dose use. Dietary intake of sorbitol/fructose. Not recommended in women of childbearing potential & during pregnancy. Lactation. Childn.
Adverse Reactions
Headache; nausea; bone pain. Thrombocytopenia, leukocytosis; contact dermatitis; musculoskeletal pain; inj site & non-cardiac chest pain.
Drug Interactions
Potentiated myelosuppression w/ 5-fluorouracil. Cytotoxic chemotherapy; chemotherapy-associated delayed myelosuppression eg, nitrosoureas.
MIMS Class
Haematopoietic Agents / Supportive Care Therapy
ATC Classification
L03AA13 - pegfilgrastim ; Belongs to the class of colony stimulating factors. Used as immunostimulants.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Neulastim soln for inj 6 mg
Packing/Price
0.6 mL x 1's
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