Pegfilgrastim : Proper Use (Neulasta)

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Pegfilgrastim (Systemic)

Brand Names : Neulasta

Pegfilgrastim | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Proper Use of This Medicine

Dosing - The dose of pegfilgrastim may be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of pegfilgrastim. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

For injectable dosage form:
- To increase white blood cell count:
  - Adults - 6 mg as an injection one time every chemotherapy cycle
  - Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Storage - To store this medicine:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Protect from light
Store in the refrigerator. However, keep the medicine from freezing. If the medicine freezes, you may thaw it out one time in the refrigerator.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

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