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Pegstim 6 mg Injection Substitute

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Composition:

PEGFILGRASTIM-6MG

Uses:

Neutropenia

Medicinal Benefits:

Pegstim 6 mg Injection contains 'Pegfilgrastim,' which is a growth factor. It belongs to the cytokine family of proteins and is extremely similar to a natural protein (granulocyte-colony stimulating factor) produced by the body. Pegstim 6 mg Injection acts by encouraging the bone marrow to generate more white blood cells, aiding infection resistance. Pegstim 6 mg Injection is used to boost white blood cell count following cancer treatment or chemotherapy, bone marrow transplantation, severe persistent neutropenia, neutropenia in HIV patients, and before stem cell donation.

FAQs

Pegstim 6 mg Injection contains 'Pegfilgrastim,' which is a growth factor that stimulates the formation of white blood cells and helps to reduce the chances of infection in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.

This medication should not be used in individuals who have a known allergy to filgrastim, pegfilgrastim, or any of the inactive components present in it.

Yes, Pegstim 6 mg Injection may interfere with certain lab tests, such as bone imaging and blood testing, potentially resulting in incorrect test findings. Make sure your doctor and laboratory personnel are aware that you take Pegstim 6 mg Injection .

Pegstim 6 mg Injection may sometimes cause capillary leak syndrome, a condition that causes blood leakage from small blood vessels. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice difficulty breathing, swelling, a feeling of fullness, and tiredness.

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