Pegfilgrastim for Cancer

• Pegfilgrastim

Pegfilgrastim is a medication that is prescribed to prevent infections in people undergoing chemotherapy. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at pegfilgrastim and its effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.

• Side Effects of Pegfilgrastim

Common side effects of pegfilgrastim may include weakness, vomiting, and bone pain. This part of the eMedTV library lists other pegfilgrastim side effects that have been reported, including less common but potentially serious side effects.

• What Is Pegfilgrastim Used For?

Pegfilgrastim is used for preventing infections in adults undergoing certain chemotherapy treatments. This eMedTV segment describes how the drug works to prevent infections and explains whether there are any approved pegfilgrastim uses in children.

• Pegfilgrastim Dosing

The recommended pegfilgrastim dosage for all adults is 6 mg injected once per chemotherapy cycle. This eMedTV Web page provides other pegfilgrastim dosing information, including precautions and tips on when and how to administer the injection.

• Drug Interactions With Pegfilgrastim

Chemotherapy medications and lithium may potentially interact with pegfilgrastim. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes the potentially serious complications that may occur as a result of drug interactions with pegfilgrastim.

• Precautions and Warnings With Pegfilgrastim

Pegfilgrastim can cause a life-threatening lung problem called adult respiratory disease syndrome. This eMedTV article offers other important precautions and warnings with pegfilgrastim and lists certain people who should not take the drug.