Neulasta Dosage: An Introduction
There is only one recommended dose of
Neulasta® (
pegfilgrastim) for adults, regardless of your age, liver function, or kidney function. As is always the case, do not adjust your Neulasta dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Neulasta Dosing for Preventing Infections
The recommended Neulasta dose for preventing infections due to chemotherapy is 6 mg injected just under the skin once per chemotherapy cycle. Neulasta should not be given any time within two weeks before chemotherapy until 24 hours after chemotherapy. It is usually given on the day after chemotherapy (more than 24 hours afterwards).
Neulasta comes only in the 6 mg dosage, which is too high for children and adolescents weighing less than 99 pounds.
General Neulasta Dosage Information
Considerations for people taking Neulasta include the following:
- Neulasta comes as an injection that is given under the skin. It is given once per chemotherapy cycle.
- If you feel comfortable doing so, you may give yourself Neulasta injections. If you would prefer, your healthcare provider can give the injection.
- Never shake Neulasta, as it is a delicate molecule that could be damaged by shaking.
- You will need regular blood tests while taking Neulasta to see if the drug is working.
- If you choose to give the injections yourself, make sure you know exactly how to inject Neulasta.
- For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed.
- If you are unsure about anything related to Neulasta or your Neulasta dosage, talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Do not stop taking the drug without discussing it with your healthcare provider.
