Tbo-filgrastim (Granix)

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.
Route: SC
Extravasation: no known issues

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Patient drug information

• Tbo-filgrastim (Granix) package insert
• Tbo-filgrastim (Granix) patient drug information (UpToDate)

History of changes in FDA indication

• 2012-08-29: Initial approval for reduction in the duration of severe neutropenia in patients with non-myeloid malignancies receiving myelosuppressive anti-cancer drugs associated with a clinically significant incidence of febrile neutropenia.

Also known as

• Brand names: Granix, Neutroval