Neulasta

Neulasta is a prescription medication used to reduce the risk of infection in people receiving strong chemotherapy that decreases the number of infection-fighting white blood cells known as neutrophils.

Neulasta belongs to a group of drugs called colony stimulating factors. These work by helping the body make more neutrophils. Neutrophils are needed to fight infection.

This medication comes in an injectable form and is injected just under the skin, usually once per chemotherapy cycle.

Common side effects of Neulasta include muscle and bone pain.

Cancer [1] Hematology [2]

Reviewed by:

Anyssa Garza, PharmD [3]

Citation:

"Pegfilgrastim Injection," Medline Plus: Health Topics; U.S. National Library of Medicine. [4] "Neulasta", DailyMed: Current Medication Information; U.S. National Library of Medicine [5]

http://www.rxwiki.com/neulasta [6]

Pegfilgrastim [7]

Rx Company Link:

Amgen Inc [8]

RxNorm ATC Ref:

Colony stimulating factors [9]

Contributor:

Teresa Brucker, Pharm.D [10] Anyssa Garza, PharmD [3] Eric Ho, Pharm.D [11]

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Neulasta

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Neulasta reduces the risk of infection in people receiving chemotherapy. If it causes aching in the bones/muscles, it can often be relieved with Tylenol. Ask your doctor if this is an option for you.

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