Pegex Injection

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Pegex Injection

1 Injection in 1 Packet
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1 INJECTION | 1 Packet
₹ 3455
101 people have bought this recently

Pegex Information

Pegex, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Neutropenia.

The correct dosage of Pegex depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Common side effects of Pegex include Chills, Cough, Fever. Some other side effects of Pegex have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Pegex go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Pegex has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Pegex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Pegex is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Blood Cancer, Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Pegex are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Pegex may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Pegex is safe while driving, and is addiction.



Pegex Benefits & Uses

Pegex is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Pegex Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Neutropenia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: once per chemotherapy cycle, beginning at least 24 hours after completion of chemotherapy
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Neutropenia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: once per chemotherapy cycle, beginning at least 24 hours after completion of chemotherapy
Geriatric
  • Disease: Neutropenia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: once per chemotherapy cycle, beginning at least 24 hours after completion of chemotherapy, weighing 45 kg or more
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Neutropenia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Infants and Children weighing 10 to 20 kg
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Neutropenia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Neonates and Infants weighing less than 10 kg

Pegex Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Pegex safe for pregnant women?


    Pegex may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Pegex, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Pegex safe during breastfeeding?


    Information about safety of Pegex for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Pegex on the Kidneys?


    Pegex rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Pegex on the Liver?


    Pegex is not harmful for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Pegex on the Heart?


    You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Pegex. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

    Moderate


Severe Interaction of Pegex with Other Drugs

Pegex should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Pegex Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pegex unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Pegex

  • Is this Pegex habit forming or addictive?


    Pegex does not cause addiction.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Pegex will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Pegex is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Pegex for mental disorders.

    No

Pegex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Pegex


    Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Pegex together with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Pegex


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Pegex with alcohol.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 994

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Neulasta® (pegfilgrastim)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Fulphila™ (pegfilgrastim-jmdb)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Tezmota® (pegfilgrastim)



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