Polypeg Pegfilgrastim Injection 1

AboutPolypeg contains pegfilgrastim and is a prescription injection used to reduce the risk of infection in patients receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy.Usage InstructionsMust be administered only by trained healthcare professionals as prescribed, usually as a single subcutaneous injection per chemotherapy cycle.BenefitsHelps stimulate neutrophil production, shorten duration of neutropenia and reduce infection risk during cancer treatment.How it WorksPegfilgrastim is a long-acting granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) that stimulates bone marrow to produce neutrophils.Side EffectsBone pain, injection-site reactions, headache, fatigue, nausea and splenic enlargement may occur.Safety AdvicePrescription only. Hospital or trained-professional administration only. Monitor blood counts and report severe bone pain, left upper abdominal pain or breathing difficulty promptly.StorageKeep refrigerated at 2–8 degrees Celsius. Do not freeze. Protect from light and follow in-use storage instructions on the pack.