Pegrow 6mg Injection

Pegrow 6mg Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. You should continue to take as long as your doctor advises for it. The duration of treatment varies according to your need and response to treatment. You might be asked for regular tests done to check the number of blood cells in your blood and your bone density level while you are taking this medicine.

The most common side effects of this medicine include bone pain, joint pain, headache, nausea, and muscle pain. Other than this, pain or redness at the site of injection is common. But, inform your doctor if you notice a lump, swelling, or bruising that does not go away. It might not prevent you from all kinds of infection, hence inform your doctor if you notice fever, chills, shortness of breath, sore throat, and swelling around the face or neck.

Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy. You must avoid driving or attention-seeking activity if you experience dizziness after taking this medicine.

• Prevention of Infections after chemotherapy

• Pegrow 6mg Injection reduces the risk of infection in people treated with chemotherapy.
• It is usually given as a daily injection into the tissue just under the skin or into the vein. 
• You will normally receive your first dose at least 24 hours after your chemotherapy or bone marrow transplant.
• Store it in the refrigerator, protect it from light, and don't shake it.
• For a more comfortable injection, leave the syringe at room temperature for 30 minutes before using it.
• Pain or redness in the area of injection is common. Let your doctor know if you notice a lump, swelling, or bruising that doesn't go away.
• Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Pegrow 6mg Injection may cause dizziness.
• Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the number of blood cells in your blood, and your bone density level while you are receiving treatment with this medicine.
• Stop taking Pegrow 6mg Injection and inform your doctor if you have a fever, shortness of breath, fast rate of breathing or trouble breathing.