Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml
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About Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml
Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml belongs to the class of medicine called 'hematopoietic agent' used to treat neutropenia, a deficiency of specific white blood cells caused by cancer, bone marrow transplant, chemotherapy, or other diseases. Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml helps reduce the chance of infection in cancer patients and those receiving chemotherapy medicines. Neutropenia is a condition in which the quantity of neutrophils (white blood cells) in the blood is reduced.
Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml contains 'Pegfilgrastim,' a growth factor that stimulates the formation of white blood cells and helps reduce the chances of infection in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.
Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Sometimes, you may experience injection site responses such as pain, redness, or swelling. You may also experience nausea, headaches, bone pain and pain in the extremity. Most of these side effects do not necessitate medical treatment and will gradually fade over time. However, if you suffer these side effects regularly, you should consult your doctor.
Do not use Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml without the doctor's advice if you have a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine. Consult your doctor before using the Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor know if you suffer from renal dysfunction, blood cancer, or leucocytosis (high white blood cell count). Regular blood tests are recommended to check the number of white blood cells in the body. Keep your doctor informed about your medical condition and all the medicines you take to rule out any side effects.
Uses of Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml
Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml is used in the treatment of neutropenia. The detailed uses of Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml are as follows:
- Prevents Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia: Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml helps stimulate the formation of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.
- Reduces Infection Risk: By increasing white blood cells, Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml helps lower the chances of infections during chemotherapy, when the immune system is weakened.
- Reduces Febrile Neutropenia Risk: Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml helps prevent febrile neutropenia (fever with low neutrophil count), a serious complication of chemotherapy.
- Additional Therapeutic Applications: Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml may be prescribed to boost white blood cell count following bone marrow transplantation, severe persistent neutropenia, neutropenia in HIV patients, and before stem cell donation.
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Directions for Use
- Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml may be administered by your doctor, or you may be told to inject the medication yourself at home. Your doctor will train you on how to use Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml at home.
- Check the label for directions and use it as advised by the doctor.
- Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml should be administered subcutaneously (under the skin) in the thighs, abdomen, buttocks, or upper arm.
- Rotate the injection site each time.
- Do not inject into the areas where the skin is tender, red, bruised, hard, scarred, or has stretch marks.
Medicinal Benefits
Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml 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. Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml acts by encouraging the bone marrow to generate more white blood cells, aiding infection resistance. Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml 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.
How Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml Works
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- Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
- Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
- Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
- Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
- Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
- Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
- Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
- Regular exercise, like swimming, walking, and yoga, can help reduce bone pain by strengthening muscles and releasing natural pain relievers.
- Physical therapy, including stretching, strengthening exercises, TENS (a type of therapy using electrical pulses), and massage, can help ease bone pain and improve movement.
- Mind-body techniques, like relaxation, meditation, and hypnosis, can reduce pain and help control muscle tension that comes with bone pain.
- Acupuncture may help reduce bone pain by triggering the release of natural painkillers and easing nerve discomfort.
- Avoid sitting for long periods; take short walks or stretch regularly.
- Herbs like turmeric and ginger might help with bone pain.
- Eat a diet rich in calcium, vitamin D, and protein for strong bones and muscles.
- Quit smoking and limit alcohol.
- Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
- Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
- Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
- Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
- Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
- Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
- To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
- Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
- Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
- Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
- Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
- Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
- Regular exercise, like swimming, walking, and yoga, can help reduce bone pain by strengthening muscles and releasing natural pain relievers.
- Physical therapy, including stretching, strengthening exercises, TENS (a type of therapy using electrical pulses), and massage, can help ease bone pain and improve movement.
- Mind-body techniques, like relaxation, meditation, and hypnosis, can reduce pain and help control muscle tension that comes with bone pain.
- Acupuncture may help reduce bone pain by triggering the release of natural painkillers and easing nerve discomfort.
- Avoid sitting for long periods; take short walks or stretch regularly.
- Herbs like turmeric and ginger might help with bone pain.
- Eat a diet rich in calcium, vitamin D, and protein for strong bones and muscles.
- Quit smoking and limit alcohol.
- Incorporate foods high in antioxidants, such as tomatoes, leafy greens, and berries, to prevent inflammation.
- Encourage stress-relieving activities like yoga, deep breathing, and meditation.
- Support the immune system and help the body rid itself of toxins.
- Regularly check white blood cell counts to monitor the effectiveness of therapy and make any necessary modifications.
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Drug Warnings
Do not use Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml without the doctor's advice if you had a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine. Consult your doctor before using Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor know if you are suffering from renal dysfunction, blood cancer, leucocytosis (high white blood cell count). Keep your doctor informed about your medical condition and all the medicines you are taking to rule out any side effects. Regular blood tests will be taken to monitor the number of white blood cells in the body. Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml is a cold chain medicine, and so it has to be stored in the refrigerator between 2-8 degrees Celsius else its efficacy might get lost.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Consume a well-balanced and healthy food to aid in your recovery.
- Avoid eating processed food or frozen food.
- Consume antioxidant-rich foods such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, and so on.
- Flavonoid-rich foods aid in the reduction of inflammation. Soy, berries, broccoli, grapes, and green tea are examples.
- Limit or quit the consumption of alcohol.
- Quit smoking.
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Alcohol
Caution
It is unknown whether consuming alcohol with Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml is safe. However, as a precaution, it is best to avoid or limit alcohol consumption.
Pregnancy
Caution
Pregnancy Category C. It should be used in pregnant women only if clinically needed, and the benefits outweigh the risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Caution
It is unknown whether Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml passes into the breast milk. Please seek medical advice from your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
The ability to drive or utilize machines is unaffected by Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml.
Liver
Caution
Consult your doctor if you have liver problems.
Kidney
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Caution should be exercised while using Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml in patients with renal dysfunction. Monitoring of patients with renal dysfunction is recommended.
Children
Caution
Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml in children.
Heart
Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml should be used with caution in patients with heart conditions, as it may increase the risk of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you have any heart problems before receiving Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml.
Geriatrics
Caution
Peg-Nustim 6 mg Injection 0.6 ml should be administered with caution in elderly patients due to an increased risk of side effects. Seek medical advice if you have any concerns.
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