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Filgrastim Injection and Leukocytosis

Result of checking the interaction of drug Filgrastim Injection and disease Leukocytosis for safety when used together.

Check result:

Filgrastim Injection <> Leukocytosis

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Filgrastim and pegfilgrastim are growth factors for neutrophil progenitor cells. Therefore, these should not be used in patients with leukocytosis. If excessive white blood cell counts occur during CSF therapy, treatment should be interrupted or the dosage reduced.

References:

Hollingshead LM, Goa KL "Recombinant granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (rG-CSF). A review of its pharmacological properties and prospective role in neutropenic conditions." Drugs 42 (1991): 300-30
"Product Information. Neupogen (filgrastim)." Amgen, Thousand Oaks, CA.

Filgrastim Injection

Generic Name: filgrastim

Brand Name: Neupogen, Neupogen SingleJect, Nivestym, Zarxio

Synonyms: Filgrastim

What is Filgrastim Injection?