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==General information==
 
==General information==
Class/mechanism: Recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF). Binds to cell surface receptors on hematopoietic cells and stimulates proliferation‚ differentiation, and some end-cell functional activation.  The Neulasta formulation involves [[Filgrastim (Neupogen)]] being covalently conjugated to monomethoxypolyethylene glycol (mPEG), increasing its half-life.<ref name="insert">[http://pi.amgen.com/united_states/neulasta/neulasta_pi_hcp_english.pdf Pegfilgrastim (Neulasta) package insert]</ref><ref>[[Media:Pegfilgrastim.pdf| Pegfilgrastim (Neulasta) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref><ref>[https://www.neulasta.com/ Neulasta manufacturer's website]</ref>
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Class/mechanism: Recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF). Binds to cell surface receptors on hematopoietic cells and stimulates proliferation‚ differentiation, and some end-cell functional activation.  The Neulasta formulation involves [[Filgrastim (Neupogen)]] being covalently conjugated to monomethoxypolyethylene glycol (mPEG), increasing its half-life.<ref name="insert">[http://pi.amgen.com/united_states/neulasta/neulasta_pi_hcp_english.pdf Pegfilgrastim (Neulasta) package insert]</ref><ref>[[File:Pegfilgrastim.pdf| Pegfilgrastim (Neulasta) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref><ref>[https://www.neulasta.com/ Neulasta manufacturer's website]</ref>
 
<br>Route: SC
 
<br>Route: SC
 
<br>Extravasation: n/a
 
<br>Extravasation: n/a

Revision as of 23:52, 19 September 2021

General information

Class/mechanism: Recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF). Binds to cell surface receptors on hematopoietic cells and stimulates proliferation‚ differentiation, and some end-cell functional activation. The Neulasta formulation involves Filgrastim (Neupogen) being covalently conjugated to monomethoxypolyethylene glycol (mPEG), increasing its half-life.[1][2][3]
Route: SC
Extravasation: n/a

  • "Do not administer Neulasta between 14 days before and 24 hours after administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy."[1]

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Patient drug information

Also known as

  • Generic names: pegylated GCSF, pegylated G-CSF, pegylated granulocyte colony stimulating factor
  • Brand names: Neulasta, Onpro

References