Neulasta is used in people with cancers, other than bone marrow cancer. Doctors proscribe Neulasta to treat neutropenia, a lack of certain white blood cells caused by receiving cancer chemotherapy. Neulasta is a colony stimulating factor. It is a man-made form of a protein that stimulates the growth of white blood cells called neutrophils in your body. White blood cells help your body fight against infection. The genereic name for Neulasta is Pegfilgrastim.
Neulasta (Pegfilgrastim) is given as an injection under the skin, and usually begins 24 hours after you receive a chemotherapy treatment. Your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider may give you this injection, or you may be shown how to inject your medicine at home. Neulasta should be stored in a refrigerator.
Before using Neulasta (Pegfilgrastim), tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have sickle cell disorder, or if you are taking lithium. You should not use Neulasta if you are allergic to Neupogen, or to any other medicines made with the E. coli bacteria. Further information regarding Neulasta can be found at Canada online drugs stores.
While you are taking Neulasta (Pegfilgrastim), seek emergency help if you experience any of these side effects: hives; wheezing, difficulty breathing; dizziness, fast pulse; sweating; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as sudden or severe pain in your left upper stomach spreading up to your shoulder, rapid breathing or feeling short of breath, or any sign of infection such as fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, diarrhea, skin rash, redness or swelling of a skin wound, or white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips while using Neulasta.
Less serious side effects of Neulasta (Pegfilgrastim) may include: muscle, joint, or bone pain; temporary hair loss; nausea, vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite; changes in your sense of taste; weakness, dizziness; headache; or insomnia.
Neylasta (Pegfilgrastim) may be harmful to an unborn baby, and might pass into breastmilk. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or plan to be, while using Neulasta (Pegfilgrastim).
There may be other drugs that can interact with Neulasta (Pegfilgrastim). Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor. You can buy cheap Neulasta (Pegfilgrastim) online at a Canadian drugs store.
Neulasta must be obtained through a pharmacy with a prescription. If you expect to take Neulasta (Pegfilgrastim) on a regular basis, you might consider filling your prescription conveniently through a Canadian pharmacy online.