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Pegcyte 6 mg PFS Injection Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

PEGFILGRASTIM-6MG

Uses:

Neutropenia

Medicinal Benefits:

Pegcyte 6 mg PFS Injection contains 'Pegfilgrastim,' which is a growth factor. It belongs to the cytokine family of proteins and is extremely similar to a natural protein (granulocyte-colony stimulating factor) produced by the body. Pegcyte 6 mg PFS Injection acts by encouraging the bone marrow to generate more white blood cells, aiding infection resistance. Pegcyte 6 mg PFS Injection is used to boost white blood cell count following cancer treatment or chemotherapy, bone marrow transplantation, severe persistent neutropenia, neutropenia in HIV patients, and before stem cell donation.

FAQs

Pegcyte 6 mg PFS Injection contains 'Pegfilgrastim,' which is a growth factor that stimulates the formation of white blood cells and helps to reduce the chances of infection in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.

This medication should not be used in individuals who have a known allergy to filgrastim, pegfilgrastim, or any of the inactive components present in it.

Yes, Pegcyte 6 mg PFS Injection may interfere with certain lab tests, such as bone imaging and blood testing, potentially resulting in incorrect test findings. Make sure your doctor and laboratory personnel are aware that you take Pegcyte 6 mg PFS Injection .

Pegcyte 6 mg PFS Injection may sometimes cause capillary leak syndrome, a condition that causes blood leakage from small blood vessels. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice difficulty breathing, swelling, a feeling of fullness, and tiredness.