Peglast Benefits & Uses

Peglast is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Infections

Peglast Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Neutropenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: once per chemotherapy cycle, beginning at least 24 hours after completion of chemotherapy
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Neutropenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: once per chemotherapy cycle, beginning at least 24 hours after completion of chemotherapy
Geriatric	Disease: Neutropenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: once per chemotherapy cycle, beginning at least 24 hours after completion of chemotherapy, weighing 45 kg or more
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Neutropenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Infants and Children weighing 10 to 20 kg
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Neutropenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Neonates and Infants weighing less than 10 kg

Peglast Related Warnings

Is the use of Peglast safe for pregnant women?

Peglast may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Peglast, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Peglast safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Peglast for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Peglast on the Kidneys?

Peglast rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Peglast on the Liver?

Using Peglast does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Peglast on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Peglast. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Peglast with Other Drugs

Peglast should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Peglast Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Peglast unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Sickle Cell Crisis
Blood Cancer
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Sickle Cell Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Peglast

Is this Peglast habit forming or addictive?

Peglast does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Peglast since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Peglast is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Peglast is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Peglast Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Peglast

There is no information on the effects of taking Peglast with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Peglast

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Peglast with alcohol will be.

Unknown