Comparing Filgrastim vs Neupogen
| Filgrastim | Neupogen |
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| Filgrastim | Neupogen (filgrastim) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Neutropenia, Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Peripheral Progenitor Cell Transplantation, Neutropenia Associated with Radiation. May also be... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Neutropenia, Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Peripheral Progenitor Cell Transplantation, Neutropenia Associated with Radiation. Neupogen may also... View more |
Related suggestions Bone Marrow Transplantation
Neutropenia Associated with Radiation
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| More about Filgrastim | More about Neupogen (filgrastim) | ||||||||
| Generic Status | |||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
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| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Filgrastim has an average rating of 9.3 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 86% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Neupogen has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||
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Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: filgrastim side effects in more detail. |
Common side effects include:
See also: Neupogen side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Neupogen prices |
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| Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Neupogen, Nivestym, Releuko, Zarxio | Other filgrastim brands include: Nivestym, Releuko, Zarxio | ||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
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5.8 hours |
5.8 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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A total of 156 drugs are known to interact with filgrastim:
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A total of 156 drugs are known to interact with Neupogen:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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N/A |
February 20, 1991 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Patient resources | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| 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.
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