Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 7, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Cosela
Available Dosage Forms:
- Powder for Solution
Therapeutic Class: Hematopoietic
Pharmacologic Class: Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor
Uses for trilaciclib
Trilaciclib injection is used to help reduce myelosuppression (bone marrow problem) caused by certain cancer medicines (eg, platinum/etoposide, topotecan) to treat patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).
Trilaciclib is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using trilaciclib
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For trilaciclib, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to trilaciclib or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of trilaciclib injection in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of trilaciclib injection in the elderly.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving trilaciclib, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking...
