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What complication has been associated with pegfilgrastim in patients with sickle cell trait or sickle cell disease?

Name: What complication has been associated with pegfilgrastim in patients with sickle cell trait or sickle cell disease?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:59:43.517Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Sickle cell crises have been associated with pegfilgrastim use in patients with sickle cell trait or sickle cell disease.

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Pelmeg 6 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringeNapp Pharmaceuticals Limited · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 8Document updated 3 March 2025

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