Uses
Pegfilgrastim is an immunistimulator used for patients undergoing strong chemotherapy.
Uses
As an immunistimulator, Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor precursor can be used for patients undergoing strong chemotherapy.
Clinical Use
Pegylated recombinant human granulocyte-colony
stimulating factor (rhG-CSF):
Reduction of duration of neutropenia (except in
chronic myeloid leukaemia and myelodysplastic
syndromes)
Drug interactions
Potentially hazardous interactions with other drugs
Cytotoxics: neutropenia possibly exacerbated if
administered with capecitabine, fluorouracil and
tegafur.
Metabolism
Eliminated by neutrophil-mediated clearance.
