Comparing Filgrastim vs Pegfilgrastim
Filgrastim | Pegfilgrastim |
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Filgrastim | Pegfilgrastim |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy, Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Aplastic Anemia, Neutropenia Associated with Radiation, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Neutropenia... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy, Neutropenia Associated with Radiation. pegfilgrastim may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Filgrastim | More about Pegfilgrastim | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Filgrastim has an average rating of 9.4 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 88% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Pegfilgrastim has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 75 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% reported a negative effect. |
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Drug Class | ||
Side Effects | ||
See also: filgrastim side effects in more detail. |
See also: pegfilgrastim side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Forms Available | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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Brand Names | ||
Neupogen, Nivestym, Nypozi, Releuko, Zarxio | Fulphila, Fylnetra, Neulasta, Nyvepria, Stimufend, Udenyca, Ziextenzo | |
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||
5.8 hours |
80 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 170 drugs are known to interact with filgrastim:
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A total of 174 drugs are known to interact with pegfilgrastim:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||
First Approval Date | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||
Patient resources | ||
Professional Resources | ||
Related Treatment Guide | ||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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