Lonquex TM
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Active ingredients: lipegfilgrastim
Pack: Lonquex 6 mg/0.6 mL injection, 0.6 mL syringe
Brand name
(ARTG)
: LONQUEX lipegfilgrastim (rbe) 6 mg/0.6 mL solution for injection prefilled syringeDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Lonquex® is indicated for reduction in the duration of neutropenia and the incidence of febrile neutropenia in adult patients treated with cytotoxic chemotherapy for malignancy (with the exception of chronic myeloid leukaemia and myelodysplastic syndromes)
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Subcutaneous
- Lonquex is a sterile preservative free aqueous solution for subcutaneous inj presented in a 1 mL prefilled syringe containing 6 mg of lipegfilgrastim/0.6 mL acetate buffer pH 5.0 (based on protein content)
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 6 mg / 0.6 mL solution for injection pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient lipegfilgrastim
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
