Neulasta and Localised oedema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Localised oedema is reported as a side effect among people who take Neulasta (pegfilgrastim), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lasix, and have Atrial fibrillation/flutter.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Localised oedema when taking Neulasta. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 92,148 people who have side effects when taking Neulasta from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Neulasta?

Neulasta has active ingredients of pegfilgrastim. It is often used in agranulocytosis. eHealthMe is studying from 92,286 Neulasta users. Check the latest studies of Neulasta.

What is Localised oedema?

Localised oedema (fluid retention in a particular part of the body) is found to be associated with 552 drugs and 707 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Localised oedema.

On Jul, 14, 2026

92,148 people reported to have side effects when taking Neulasta.
Among them, 18 people (0.02%) have Localised oedema.

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Neulasta when they have Localised oedema? *

What is the gender of people who have Localised oedema when taking Neulasta? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Localised oedema when taking Neulasta? *

What are other drugs people take besides Neulasta? *

What are other side effects people have besides Localised oedema? *

Fever: 12 people, 66.67%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 12 people, 66.67%
Pain: 12 people, 66.67%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 61.11%
Nodal Osteoarthritis (a more painful form of osteoarthritis a affecting the end joints of fingers is called nodal osteoarthritis): 10 people, 55.56%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 10 people, 55.56%
Emotional Distress: 10 people, 55.56%
Deformity (disfigurement): 10 people, 55.56%
Infection: 10 people, 55.56%
Bone Lesion (bone with abnormalities. bone lesions can result from growth formations, infections, or injuries): 10 people, 55.56%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Small Cell Lung Cancer Extensive Stage (small cell lung cancer that has spread (metastasized) to other regions of the body such as another lobe of the lung or the brain): 1 person, 5.56%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 1 person, 5.56%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 1 person, 5.56%
Pain: 1 person, 5.56%
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 1 person, 5.56%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 5.56%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 5.56%
Lung Cancer - Small Cell (lung cancer): 1 person, 5.56%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 5.56%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Khan A, Yasin Z, "Hyperleukocytosis Caused By Neulasta Complicated By Leukostasis Versus Asymptomatic Uncomplicated Hyperleukocytosis In AML. Two Cases and When To Leukapherese.", Am Soc Hematology, 2017 Jan .
Khan A, Yasin Z, "Hyperleukocytosis Caused By Neulasta Complicated By Leukostasis Versus Asymptomatic Uncomplicated Hyperleukocytosis In AML. Two Cases and When To Leukapherese.", Am Soc Hematology, 2017 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on pegfilgrastim (the active ingredients of Neulasta) and Neulasta (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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