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eflapegrastim
eflapegrastim
What is the most important information I should know about eflapegrastim?
What is the most important information I should know about eflapegrastim?
Eflapegrastim can cause your spleen to become enlarged and it could rupture (tear). Call your doctor right away if you have sudden or severe pain in your left upper stomach spreading up to your shoulder.
What is eflapegrastim?
What is eflapegrastim?
Eflapegrastim is used in adults to treat neutropenia, a lack of certain white blood cells caused by cancer, chemotherapy, or by other conditions.
Eflapegrastim is used in adults to treat neutropenia, a lack of certain white blood cells caused by cancer, bone marrow transplant, receiving chemotherapy, or by other conditions.
Eflapegrastim may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before receiving eflapegrastim?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before receiving eflapegrastim?
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to eflapegrastim, filgrastim, or pegeflapegrastim.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- sickle cell disorder; or
- kidney disease.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How is eflapegrastim given?
How is eflapegrastim given?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Eflapegrastim is injected under the skin by a healthcare provider.
You will receive 1 injection of eflapegrastim for each cycle of chemotherapy. You should not receive this medicine for 14 days before or within 24 hours after your dose of chemotherapy.
You will need frequent medical tests.
What happens if I miss a dose?
What happens if I miss a dose?
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your eflapegrastim injection.
What happens if I overdose?
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What should I avoid while receiving eflapegrastim?
What should I avoid while receiving eflapegrastim?
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Tell your doctor at once if you develop signs of infection.
What are the possible side effects of eflapegrastim?
What are the possible side effects of eflapegrastim?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Eflapegrastim can cause your spleen to become enlarged and it could rupture (tear). Call your doctor right away if you have sudden or severe pain in your left upper stomach spreading up to your shoulder.
Capillary leak syndrome is a rare but serious side effect. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of this condition: stuffy or runny nose followed by tiredness, thirst, decreased urination, trouble breathing, and sudden swelling or weight gain.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- shortness of breath or rapid breathing;
- pain or trouble breathing;
- easy bruising, unusual bleeding, purple or red spots under your skin;
- abdominal pain, tiredness, back pain;
- signs of infection -- fever, chills, sore throat, body aches, unusual tiredness, loss of appetite; or
- kidney problems --little or no urinating, blood in your urine, swelling in your face or ankles.
Common side effects may include:
- nausea, diarrhea;
- bone, muscle, or joint pain;
- back pain;
- headache;
- tiredness;
- rash;
- fever; or
- pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, cold hands and feet.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect eflapegrastim?
What other drugs will affect eflapegrastim?
Other drugs may affect eflapegrastim, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
Where can I get more information?
Where can I get more information?
Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about eflapegrastim.
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