What to expect with STIMUFEND® (pegfilgrastim-fpgk)
Common side effects
The most common side effect associated with STIMUFEND is pain in the bones, arms, and legs. These are not all the possible side effects with STIMUFEND. Talk to your healthcare provider about managing bone pain and any other side effects.
Be sure to review the Patient Information for additional information on other side effects.
- Apply a warm compress if you experience pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site, and contact your healthcare provider
- Ask your healthcare provider whether you can take a mild pain medicine, such as acetaminophen, for bone pain
- Bone pain that persists despite taking a recommended pain reliever requires medical attention. Notify your healthcare provider immediately if bone pain lasts for 24 hours
- Tell your healthcare provider about symptoms or side effects, so they can help you manage the problem
When should I call my healthcare provider?
If you have a fever of 100.4°F or higher, call your healthcare provider or 911 immediately. Having a fever could be a sign of febrile neutropenia (fever with low white blood cell count). In addition, let your healthcare provider know about any new skin rashes or if you have bleeding that does not stop.
- Sore throat
- Chills
- Shortness of breath
- Rapid heartbeat
- Pus or yellowish discharge
- Abdominal (belly) pain
- Burning or pain when urinating
- Sores or white patches in the mouth
While this information is intended as a guide, always follow the instructions provided by your healthcare provider.
What role can I play in reducing the risk of infections?
If you are receiving chemotherapy as cancer treatment, it is very important to take care of yourself in order to help reduce the risk of infection. The following tips may help you prevent an infection from occurring.
