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Neulasta® (pegfilgrastim) is a prescription medicine used to help reduce the... Read More
Neulasta® (pegfilgrastim) is a prescription medicine used to help reduce the chance of infection due to a low white blood cell count, in people with certain types of cancer (non‑myeloid), who receive anti-cancer medicines (chemotherapy) that can cause fever and low white blood cell count.
Chemotherapy works by killing fast-growing cancer cells. One of the side effects of chemotherapy is that it can decrease the number of white blood cells in your body. Having a low white blood cell count can weaken your immune system, which increases your risk of infection.
A low white blood cell count is called neutropenia. When combined with a fever, it’s called febrile neutropenia (FN)—and it may be a sign that you have an infection, which is one of the most serious side effects of strong chemotherapy. Based on a study of patient data from 2007 to 2010, more than 80% of US patients with FN require hospitalization.
*July 1, 2020 - September 8, 2023.
†If, for any reason, you believe you did not receive your full dose of Neulasta® or that your on-body injector is not working correctly, immediately contact your healthcare provider, as an incomplete dose could increase infection risk.
A study of 928 patients with breast cancer showed that when given once every chemotherapy cycle, Neulasta® helped protect against the risk of infection and reduced hospitalizations. 17% of patients got infections when not treated with Neulasta®— while only 1% of patients got infections when treated with Neulasta®, a 94% reduction. 14% of patients were hospitalized when not treated with Neulasta®— while only 1% of patients treated with Neulasta® were hospitalized, a 93% reduction.
Watch this video to find out how white blood cell boosters such as Neulasta® (pegfilgrastim) may help your body fight infection.
*For commercially insured
patients, up to annual limit.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
The most common side effect of Neulasta® is pain in your bones and in your arms and legs.
Important Safety Information
Do not take Neulasta® if you have had a serious allergic reaction to pegfilgrastim or filgrastim.
Before you receive Neulasta®, tell your healthcare provider about all of your healthcare conditions, including if you:
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