Side Effects of Pegfilgrastim (Cont.)

Serious Side Effects Seen With Pegfilgrastim

Some side effects with pegfilgrastim, while occurring infrequently, are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. These include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Signs of an enlarged or ruptured spleen, such as upper abdominal pain or shoulder pain
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Increased growth of cancers
  • Signs of an allergic reaction, including unexplained rash, hives, itching, and unexplained swelling.
     

Final Thoughts on Pegfilgrastim Side Effects

It is possible that you may experience some or none of the pegfilgrastim side effects listed in this article. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand whether you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects while taking pegfilgrastim or if something "just does not seem right." While it may not be a side effect, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;