pegfilgrastim-injectable (cont.)
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: spleen problems, other blood disorders (e.g., sickle cell disease), any allergies. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: lithium- containing products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood counts) will be performed to monitor your progress. It is very important to keep all scheduled medical and laboratory appointments.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, contact your doctor to establish a new dosing schedule.
STORAGE: Store in a refrigerator between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C) away from light. Do not freeze. This medication may be kept out of the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. After that time, if left unused, discard the injection.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
- Bone Marrow Aspiration And Biopsy - Learn about bone marrow aspiration procedure and cancr biopsy information on MedicineNet.com
- Cancer - Learn about cancer types, disease statistics, facts, and survival rates, and get information about how malignant tumors (cancerous growths) metastasize or spread.
Latest Medical News
Back to Medications Index
Interactive Slideshows