Ziextenzo (Pegfilgrastim)

Prescription medicineOnly Available By Prescription

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Description

Ziextenzo (pegfilgrastim-bmez) is a prescription injectable medication used to decrease the number of infections with a high fever in cancer patients who are being treated with strong anti-cancer medications that can cause a significant incidence of severely low counts of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) with fever.

Ziextenzo 6 mg/0.6 mL single-dose prefilled syringes are available with a prescription.

Fact Table
Formula C845H1343N223O243S9
License FDA approved
Bioavailability 60-70% (subcutaneous)
Legal status Prescription only
Chemical Name Pegfilgrastim
Elimination half-life 15-80 hours
Dosage (Strength) 6 mg/0.6 mL
Pregnancy Consult a healthcare provider
Brands Ziextenzo, Neulasta
Protein binding Not significantly bound to plasma proteins
PubChem CID 15842690
MedlinePlus a602002
ChEBI 66913
ATC code L03AA13
DrugBank DB00019
KEGG D02779
Routes of administration Subcutaneous

Directions

Your doctor will decide your treatment regimen, including an appropriate Ziextenzo dose. A healthcare provider should teach you or your caregiver how to properly store, prepare, inject, and dispose of Ziextenzo. Refer to the medication guide that accompanies your prescription for more information on Ziextenzo use.

Never share needles or syringes with others.

Do not hesitate to reach out to your doctor or pharmacist with any questions or concerns you may have.

Ingredients

Pegfilgrastim is the active ingredient in Ziextenzo.

Contraindications

Ziextenzo should not be given to patients who are allergic to pegfilgrastim or filgrastim.

Cautions

  • Before you start using Ziextenzo, tell your doctor:
    • About all the prescription and nonprescription medications you are on
    • About your allergies
    • About your current health problems
    • About your past medical history
    • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • The following may occur during treatment with Ziextenzo:
    • Splenic rupture that may be fatal
    • Acute respiratory distress syndrome
    • Serious allergic reactions
    • Sickle cell crises
    • Inflammation and damage to the part of the kidney responsible for filtering the blood
    • White blood cell counts that are elevated
    • Decreased platelet counts
    • Capillary leak syndrome
    • Tumor growth stimulatory effects on cells that are cancerous
    • Myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia in patients with breast and lung cancer
    • Aortic inflammation

Side Effects

Side effects of Ziextenzo include but are not limited to bone pain and pain in the arms and legs. If you have worrisome or persistent side effects, call your doctor right away,

Here, you can buy a Ziextenzo injection.

Reference

Ziextenzo. Princeton, NJ: Sandoz Inc.; 2023.




IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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