Pegcyte 6mg Injection

Pegcyte 6mg Injection contains the active ingredient pegfilgrastim. It belongs to the granulocyte colony stimulating factor class and is approved to reduce the risk of febrile neutropenia (fever or infection occurring with low white blood cell count) and shorten the duration of neutropenia (low white blood cell count) in patients receiving bone-marrow suppressive chemotherapy. It is also indicated to increase survival in patients with exposure to radiation therapy that causes severe and life-threatening bone marrow damage. The medication acts on blood-forming cells, stimulating cell multiplication and cell function activation. Pegfilgrastim is a protein synthesised through biotechnology using E. coli bacteria. It belongs to the cytokine family of proteins and closely resembles a natural protein (granulocyte-colony stimulating factor) produced by the body. White blood cells are essential because they help the body fight infection. These cells are highly sensitive to chemotherapy effects, which may decrease their numbers. When white blood cell count decreases, the body may lack sufficient cells to combat bacteria, increasing infection risk. Inform your physician if you have or have had liver disease, fever or infection, kidney problems, heart problems, or a family history of kidney diseases before beginning treatment with this injection. Do not use this injection if you are allergic to pegfilgrastim, filgrastim, or any other ingredients in this injection. Report symptoms of left upper abdominal pain, shoulder pain, and respiratory problems immediately to your doctor. The most common side effects of Pegcyte 6mg injection are pain in the bones, arms, and legs.

Pegcyte 6mg is a prescription Injection, and it is used to treat Decrease the chance of infection caused by low levels of white blood cells in patients with certain types of cancer (non-myeloid) receiving bonemarrow suppressing anti-cancer drugs. To increase the survival rate in patients receiving radiation therapy that suppresses bone marrow activity.

Pegcyte 6mg Injection is a colony-stimulating factor that exerts its action by acting on blood-forming cells by binding to specific cell surface receptors, thereby inducing cell division, multiplication, and cell functional activation.

The Injection will be administered in the fatty tissues just under your skin (subcutaneously) by a qualified healthcare professional in a hospital setting. The dose and frequency of administration will be decided by your doctor based on your disease condition and other factors. If your physician decides that Pegcyte 6mg Injection can be administered at home by you or your caregiver, then read the “Instructions for use” carefully from the package insert that comes with the Injection. Your doctor or other healthcare professionals will train you on self-administration. Do not administer the Injection if you have not been trained and not sure about the administration procedure.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by Injections. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common Pain in the bones, joints and muscles Pain at the site of Injection Itchiness and skin rash Nausea Headaches Dizziness and tiredness Serious Inflammation of Aorta Capillary leak syndrome (plasma leaks out of tiny blood vessels) Hypersensitivity reactions Changes in urine color Swelling in hands, feet, face, and abdomen Difficulty in breathing Sickle cell anemia

Inform your physician if you are experiencing any symptoms of swelling in the face, feet, hands, and abdomen, difficulty in breathing, sudden drop in blood pressure, left abdominal pain, weakness, and skin rashes. Pegcyte 6mg Injection is a dose-based injection, and it should not be administered in patients weighing less than 45kg from a pre-filled syringe. Read the package insert carefully if you are self-administering the Injection. This Injection may cause lung, liver or kidney problems. Your physician may advise you to take laboratory tests regularly to monitor the effectiveness of the therapy.