Medicine

Pegfilgrastim

पेगफिल्ग्रास्टिम

Medically reviewed by Dr Rishikanth Shukla · 2026-08-04

What it is

Pegfilgrastim is a medicine that helps the body make more neutrophils, a type of white blood cell. It requires a prescription in India.

What it is used for

Pegfilgrastim is used to decrease the incidence of infection, as manifested by febrile neutropenia, in patients with non-myeloid malignancies receiving myelosuppressive anti-cancer drugs associated with a clinically significant incidence of febrile neutropenia.

Decrease the incidence of infection in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy

How it works

Pegfilgrastim works by helping the body make more neutrophils, which are a type of white blood cell that fight infections.

How it is sold in India

In India Pegfilgrastim comes as injection.

Common side effects

Our sources do not cover this.

See a doctor straight away if

Stop use and ask a doctor if the prefilled on-body injector comes off of your skin, if the adhesive becomes noticeably wet, if you see dripping from the device, or if the status light flashes red. Call your doctor immediately if you have an allergic reaction while you are receiving your dose of pegfilgrastim by grabbing the edge of the adhesive pad and peeling it off.

Who should not take it

Avoid being exposed to medical imaging studies (X-ray scan, MRI, CT scan, ultrasound) or oxygen-rich environments (hyperbaric chambers).

Brand names

13 medicines sold in India contain Pegfilgrastim.

Brands sold in India include Peg Xphil, Neupeg, Fillif Peg, Lupifil P, Imupeg, Pegstim, Pegex, Filcad P. Whichever name is on the strip, the medicine inside is the one described on this page.

Where this comes from

We do not publish doses. How much to take depends on your age, weight and other conditions — ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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