Generic name: filgrastim [ fil-GRAS-tim ]
Brand names: Neupogen, Neupogen SingleJect, Nivestym, Zarxio, Releuko
Dosage form: injectable solution (300 mcg/0.5 mL; 300 mcg/mL; 480 mcg/0.8 mL; 480 mcg/1.6 mL; aafi 300 mcg/0.5 mL; aafi 300 mcg/mL; aafi 480 mcg/0.8 mL; aafi 480 mcg/1.6 mL; sndz 300 mcg/0.5 mL; sndz 480 mcg/0.8 mL)
Drug class:Colony stimulating factors
What is filgrastim?
Filgrastim is a man-made form of a protein that stimulates the growth of white blood cells in your body. White blood cells help your body fight against infection.
Filgrastim is used to treat neutropenia, a lack of certain white blood cells caused by cancer, bone marrow transplant, receiving chemotherapy, or by other conditions.
Filgrastim may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Filgrastim can cause your spleen to become enlarged and it could rupture (tear). Call your doctor right away if you have sudden or severe pain in your left upper stomach spreading up to your shoulder.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use filgrastim if you are allergic to filgrastim or pegfilgrastim, or to other medicines that contain the E. coli bacteria.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
sickle cell disorder;
kidney disease;
latex allergy; or
radiation treatment.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
