Glenstim Peg 6Mg Pre Filled Syringe Of 0.6Ml Injection

• As per CDSCO, the Glenstim Peg Injection is used
• In patients with infection due to a low number of white blood cells.
• Taking anti-cancer medications causes white blood cells to die and lowers their number in those with fever.
• To lower the time it takes for the neutrophils to develop after treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) - a type of blood cancer.
• After a bone marrow transplantation.
• In symptomatic patients with congenital neutropenia‚ cyclic neutropenia‚ or idiopathic neutropenia - conditions with low white blood cell or the neutrophil count.

• If you have a known hypersensitive reaction to the Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor or any other components of this injection.
• If you have a history of lung disorders such as pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
• If you have any severe kidney failure.
• If you are diagnosed with low blood pressure, low albumin, oedema, or anaemia. This injection can cause capillary leak syndrome, which can be life-threatening.
• If you have splenomegaly or rupture of the spleen.
• If you are diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome or chronic myelogenous leukaemia (types of blood cell disorders).
• If you have a severely low platelet count.
• If you are diagnosed with Aortitis, inflammation of the aorta, a major blood vessel.
• If you are diagnosed with Sickle cell anaemia (condition of red blood cells)

• Nausea,
• Back pain,
• Pain in extremities,
• Increased white blood cell count,
• Muscle pain,
• Increased lactate dehydrogenase level in the blood,
• Low blood platelets.

Other General Warnings

• You are diagnosed with HIV infection; caution should be used.
• You have a low neutrophil or white blood cell count due to viral infection.
• You are diagnosed with anaemia or a low red blood cell count.
• You have severe liver or kidney issues.
• You are using any medicines that lower neutrophil count.

• Glenstim Peg Injection is given to the patient in the hospital by the doctor or healthcare professional.
• Glenstim Peg Injection infusion is given intravenously (directly into the veins) or subcutaneously (into the fatty layer).
• Do not take this injection by yourself intravenously.
• For subcutaneous injections, use this injection in a clean and dry area.
• If you have any doubts about injecting yourself, ask your doctor.
• Disinfect the place where you are taking this injection.
• It should not be diluted with water.
• Follow the instructions given by the doctor during the infusion and for aftercare.
• If you have any breathing problems, rash, or swelling, inform your doctor immediately.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Using Glenstim Peg Injection and other chemotherapy medications that suppress the growth of white blood cells is not recommended. The exact safety and efficacy of using these medicines together are not established. It is advised to maintain at least a gap of 24 hours between using these medications. Some studies have shown that the white blood count is severely affected.
• Other growth factors that increase the count of red blood cells when given along with Glenstim Peg Injection are not advisable. The exact reaction when they are used together is not established. So, use it with caution.
• Using antipsychotic medication such as lithium can increase the neutrophil count, increasing the effectiveness of Glenstim Peg Injection. The dose of the lithium should be checked before giving it with this injection.

Interactions with food items

• There is no data available on food interactions with Glenstim Peg Injection.