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Medicines pegfilgrastimQuestion & answer

pegfilgrastim · Medicine question

Can pegfilgrastim cause anaphylaxis?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Pegfilgrastim can cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, which is classified as uncommon.

Sources for this answer

Pelmeg 6 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringeNapp Pharmaceuticals Limited · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 8Document updated 3 March 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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