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Pegstim Injection

Pegfilgrastim (6mg)

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Pegstim Injection is used to prevent infections after chemotherapy. It is a growth factor that stimulates bone marrow to produce white blood cells. These cells protect the body against infections.

Written By Dr. Swati Mishra, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 16 Apr 2026 | 12:40 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Pegfilgrastim (6mg)

Marketer

Zydus Cadila

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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Product introduction

Pegstim 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.

Uses of Pegstim Injection

Prevention of Infections after chemotherapy

Benefits of Pegstim Injection

Prevention of Infections after chemotherapy
Pegstim Injection increases the production of white blood cells by stimulating the immune system in our body. White blood cells are those cells that help us to fight infections. This medicine is really effective and must be used under medical supervision. Avoid being in crowds and wash your hands often to prevent any infections. Have plenty of fluids, unless otherwise advised by the doctor not to.

Side effects of Pegstim Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Pegstim

Bone pain
Joint pain
Headache
Nausea
Low blood platelets
Muscle pain
Back pain
Pain in extremities
Injection site pain

How to use Pegstim Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Pegstim Injection works

Pegstim Injection is a growth factor that stimulates the bone marrow to produce white blood cells. These cells protect the body against infections. .

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For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Pegstim 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 Pegstim 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 Pegstim Injection and inform your doctor if you have a fever, shortness of breath, fast rate of breathing or trouble breathing.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pegstim Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Pegstim Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Pegstim Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CAUTION

Pegstim Injection may cause dizziness or weakness due to changes in blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Pegstim Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Pegstim Injection in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Pegstim with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Azathioprine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Azathioprine from 14 days before until 24 days after taking Pegfilgrastim. Please consult your doctor.

Life-threatening

Bendamustine (Injection Route)

Do not consume Bendamustine from 14 days before until 24 days after taking Pegfilgrastim. Please consult your doctor.

Life-threatening

Capecitabine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Capecitabine from 14 days before until 24 days after taking Pegfilgrastim. Please consult your doctor.

Life-threatening

Carboplatin (Injection Route)

Do not consume Carboplatin from 14 days before until 24 days after taking Pegfilgrastim. Please consult your doctor.

Life-threatening

Cladribine (Injection Route)

Do not consume Cladribine from 14 days before until 24 days after taking Pegfilgrastim. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What is Pegstim Injection? How is it given?

Pegstim Injection belongs to a class of medications called colony stimulating factors. It helps reduce the chances of infections and side effects related to chemotherapy and does not directly treat cancer. It comes as a solution (liquid) to inject subcutaneously (under the skin), 24 hours after chemotherapy. It may be injected by a doctor/nurse in a hospital or you may be shown how to use injections at home

How does pegfilgrastim work?

Pegfilgrastim belongs to a class of medications called colony stimulating factors. It acts on hematopoietic cells (cells in the bone marrow that produce red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets) to increase production of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) in the body.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Peptides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor (G-CSF)

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Masters SB. Agents Used in Anemias; Hematopoetic Growth Factors. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 581.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1074-75.
Pegfilgrastim-bmez. Princeton, NJ: Sandoz Inc.; 2024. [Accessed 16 Apr. 2026] (online). Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking Pegstim Injection

Once A Month

54%

Once A Day

29%

Once A Week

11%

Twice A Month

What are you using Pegstim Injection for?

Infections after chemotherapy

100%

How much was the improvement?

Average

50%

Excellent

25%

Poor

25%

What were the side-effects while using Pegstim Injection?

No Side Effect

40%

Low blood platelets

20%

Bone pain

20%

Headache

20%

How do you take Pegstim Injection?

With or without food

67%

Empty stomach

33%

Please rate Pegstim Injection on price

Expensive

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Not Expensive

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Average

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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.

Marketer details

Name: Zydus Cadila
Address: Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Pegstim Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Pegstim Injection

Benefits of Pegstim Injection

Side effects of Pegstim Injection

How to use Pegstim Injection

How Pegstim Injection works

All substitutes for Pegstim Injection

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Azathioprine (Oral Route)

Bendamustine (Injection Route)

Capecitabine (Oral Route)

Carboplatin (Injection Route)

Cladribine (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Pegstim Injection? How is it given?

How does pegfilgrastim work?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

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