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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:37 PM IST
Pegneon 6 mg Injection belongs to the class of medicine called hematopoietic agents used in the treatment of neutropenia. It helps reduce the chances of infection in cancer patients by stimulating the formation of white blood cells. Common side effects include nausea, headaches, bone pain, pain in the extremity, and injection site reactions.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Neon Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type

PARENTERAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

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About Pegneon 6 mg Injection

Pegneon 6 mg Injection 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. Pegneon 6 mg Injection 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.

Pegneon 6 mg Injection 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.

Pegneon 6 mg Injection 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 Pegneon 6 mg Injection without the doctor's advice if you have a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine. Consult your doctor before using the Pegneon 6 mg Injection 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 Pegneon 6 mg Injection

Treatment of Neutropenia

Medicinal Benefits

Pegneon 6 mg 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. Pegneon 6 mg Injection acts by encouraging the bone marrow to generate more white blood cells, aiding infection resistance. Pegneon 6 mg 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.

Directions for Use

Pegneon 6 mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Pegneon 6 mg Injection

  • Nausea
  • Headaches
  • Bone pain
  • Pain in extremity
  • Pain at the site of injection

Drug Warnings

Do not use Pegneon 6 mg Injection without the doctor's advice if you had a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine. Consult your doctor before using Pegneon 6 mg Injection 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. Pegneon 6 mg Injection 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.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Pegneon 6 mg Injection may have interaction with medicines used to treat cancer (e.g. cladribine) and other hematopoietic agents (e.g. filgrastim).

Drug-Food Interactions:  Limit or quit the consumption of alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Pegneon 6 mg Injection may cause interactions with disease conditions such as glomerulonephritis (acute inflammation of the kidney), leucocytosis (high white blood cell count) and myeloid tumours (cancer).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CLADRIBINE
  • FILGRASTIM

Habit Forming

No

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.

Special Advise

  • Monitoring of (CBC) complete blood count during therapy is recommended.
  • While using Pegneon 6 mg Injection , do not get any immunizations or vaccinations unless your doctor has approved them.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Neutropenia: Neutropenia is characterized as a lower than the normal number of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell). White blood cells protect the body from infections. Without enough neutrophils, the body cannot fight bacteria, increasing the risk of many illnesses. Neutropenia can be caused by various conditions, including cancers like leukaemia, cancer treatment like radiotherapy, and infections like HIV or hepatitis.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is unknown whether consuming alcohol with Pegneon 6 mg Injection is safe. However, as a precaution, it is best to avoid or limit alcohol consumption.

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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.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Pegneon 6 mg Injection passes into the breast milk. Please seek medical advice from your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Pegneon 6 mg Injection .

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

The ability to drive or utilize machines is unaffected by Pegneon 6 mg Injection .

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Liver

Caution

Consult your doctor if you have liver problems.

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Kidney

Caution

Caution should be exercised while using Pegneon 6 mg Injection in patients with renal dysfunction. Monitoring of patients with renal dysfunction is recommended.

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Children

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Pegneon 6 mg Injection in children.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

140, Damji Samji Industrial Complex, Mahakali Caves Rd., Andheri(East), Mumbai-93.
Other Info - PEG0096

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FAQs

Pegneon 6 mg Injection 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.
Pegneon 6 mg 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, Pegneon 6 mg 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 Pegneon 6 mg Injection .
Pegneon 6 mg 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.

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