Pegfilgrastim (Neulasta)
Also known as G-CSF, granulocyte colony stimulating factor.
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]
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
- Pegfilgrastim (Neulasta) patient drug information (Chemocare)[3]
- Pegfilgrastim (Neulasta) patient drug information (UpToDate)[4]