Pegfilgrastim-jmdb (Fulphila)
General information
Class/mechanism: Recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), biosimilar of pegfilgrastim. Binds to cell surface receptors on hematopoietic cells and stimulates proliferation‚ differentiation, and some end-cell functional activation.
Route: SC
Extravasation: n/a
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Also known as
- Generic names: pegylated GCSF, pegylated G-CSF, pegylated granulocyte colony stimulating factor
- Brand names: Fulphila