lthcare provider or get emergency medical help right away if you get any of these symptoms of ARDS: fever, shortness of breath, trouble breathing, or a fast rate of breathing.
Serious allergic reactions. Get emergency medical help right away if you get any of these symptoms of a serious allergic reaction with Neulasta: shortness of breath, wheezing, dizziness, swelling around the mouth or eyes, fast pulse, sweating, and hives.
If you have an allergic reaction during the delivery of Neulasta, remove the On-body Injector for Neulasta by grabbing the edge of the adhesive pad and peeling off the On-body Injector for Neulasta. Get emergency medical help right away.
Sickle cell crises. Severe sickle cell crises, and sometimes death, can happen in people with sickle cell trait or disease who receive filgrastim, a medicine similar to Neulasta (pegfilgrastim).
Kidney injury (glomerulonephritis). Kidney injury has been seen in patients who received Neulasta. You should notify your healthcare provider right away if you experience puffiness in your face or ankles, blood in your urine or brown colored urine or you notice you urinate less than usual.
Increased white blood cell count (leukocytosis). Your doctor will check your blood during treatment with Neulasta.
Capillary Leak Syndrome. Neulasta can cause fluid to leak from blood vessels into your body’s tissues. This condition is called “Capillary Leak Syndrome” (CLS). CLS can quickly cause you to have symptoms that may become life-threatening. Get emergency medical help right away if you develop any of the following symptoms:
swelling or puffiness and are urinating less often
trouble breathing
swelling of your stomach-area (abdomen) and feeling of fullness
dizziness or feeling faint
a general feeling of tiredness
The most common side effect of Neulasta is pain in the bones and in your arms and legs.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of Neulasta. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
General information about the safe and effective use of Neulasta
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. If you would like more information about Neulasta, talk with your healthcare provider or pharmacist. You can ask your pharmacist for information about Neulasta that is written for health professionals.
For more information, go to www.neulasta.com or call 1-844-696-3852 (1-844-MYNEULASTA).
What are the ingredients in Neulasta?
Active ingredient: pegfilgrastim
Inactive ingredients: acetate, polysorbate 20, and sodium, sorbitol in Water for Injection.
This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Neulasta® (pegfilgrastim)
Manufactured by:
Amgen Inc.
One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks, California 91320-1799
US License No. 1080
Patent: http://pat.amgen.com/neulasta/
© 2002 to 2015 Amgen Inc. All rights reserved.
www.neulasta.com
1-844-MYNEULASTA (1-844-696-3852)
Issued: 11/2015
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Neulasta® (pegfilgrastim) OnproTM kit
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