PegaGen (Pegylated Filgrastim) for Neutropenia
What is PegaGen? Pegfilgrastim is a covalent conjugate of monomethoxypolyethylene glycol and recombinant methionyl human G-CSF (filgrastim). What is PegaGen used for? PegaGen is used to prevent neutropenia (lack of certain white blood cells) that is caused by receiving chemotherapy. It is also used to increase survival in patients acutely exposed to myelosuppressive doses of radiation. When PegaGen should not be used? Do not take PegaGen if you have had an allergic reaction to Pegfilgrastim or filgrastim or any component present in this medicine What should you know about taking PegaGen? You should only receive a dose of PegaGen on the day your doctor tells you. You should not receive…
CinnoPar (Teriparatide) for Osteoporosis
What is CinnoPar? CinnoPar is a prescription drug that is like a natural hormone secreted by parathyroid glands called parathyroid hormone or PTH. What is CinnoPar used for? CinnoPar stimulates bone formation and increases bone mineral density and bone strength. It can also reduce the number of fractures of the spine and other bones in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. CinnoPar is used in both postmenopausal women and men with osteoporosis who are at high risk for having fractures. CinnoPar can be used by people who have multiple risk factors for fracture, fracture related to osteoporosis, or who cannot use other osteoporosis treatments. Also, CinnoPar is indicated for the treatment of women and men with osteoporosis associated…
SpikoGen (Recombinant COVID-19 Vaccine)
What is SpikoGen? SpikoGen is a COVID-19 vaccine. What is SpikoGen used for? It is a vaccination against COVID-19 As a booster shot for all COVID-19 vaccine platform types Who should not use SpikoGen? SpikoGen should not be used if you have a history of severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis to any of the components present in this vaccine. What are the essential points in using SpikoGen? You should get all recommended doses of the vaccine on time for maximum immune response. Your body will take time to develop immunity after each vaccination. Immunity is expected to develop at least two weeks after the last dose of the vaccine. After receiving the vaccine,…
Cinnal-f (follitropin alfa) for Fertility
What is Cinnal-f and what is it used for? Cinnal-f is the brand name of follitropin alfa. In adult women, Cinnal-f is used: to help healthy ovaries mature and release an egg to help ovaries to make multiple eggs as part of an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) program together with another medicine called lutropin alfa to help ovulation in women that are not ovulating because their body is producing very little Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH) In adult men, Cinnal-f is used: to help produce sperm in men that are infertile Who should not use Cinnal-f? Do not use Cinnal-f if you: are allergic to FSH or any of the other ingredients…
CinnaFact (Buserelin Acetate)
What is CinnaFact? CinnaFact is the brand name of buserelin acetate. What is CinnaFact used for? In adult women, CinnaFact can be used for the following: Treatment of endometriosis (an illness where some of the tissues that line the womb are found elsewhere in the body). As part of a treatment for infertility. It works by stopping the natural production of hormones that control ovulation. Synthetic hormones are then used to stimulate ovulation artificially. In adult men, CinnaFact is used to treat prostate cancer by lowering the amount of testosterone. Who should not use CinnaFact? Do not use CinnaFact if: you are allergic to buserelin or other medicines such as goserelin, or any of the…