Glenstim Peg 6mg Injection

Name: Glenstim Peg 6mg Injection
SKU: SKU-100224
Price: 3361 INR
Availability: InStock

₹ 3,361

₹ 4,001

16%

Highlights

Manufacturer: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition: Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor (6mg)
Storage: Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8C). Do not freeze.

Features

Packaging	vial of 1 ml Injection
Packaging Type
Primary Use	Prevention of Infections after chemotherapy
Common Side Effects	Weakness \| Joint pain \| Rash \| Headache \| Nausea \| Back pain \| Pain in extremities \| Increased white blood cell count \| Muscle pain \| Increased lactate dehydrogenase level in blood \| Low blood platelets \| Injection site pain \| Increased uric acid level in blood \| Oropharyngeal pain \| Hair loss \| Fatigue \| Increased liver enzymes \| Diarrhea \| Decreased appetite \| Constipation \| Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Alcohol Interaction	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pregnancy Interaction	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lactation Interaction	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Driving Interaction	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Kidney Interaction	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Liver Interaction	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Glenstim Peg 6mg Injection is used to prevent infections after chemotherapy. It is a growth factor that stimulates the bone marrow to produce white blood cells. These cells protect the body against infections. Glenstim Peg 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 to get 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, weakness, joint pain, headache, and rash. 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, rash, 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.