Comparing Neupogen vs Pegfilgrastim
Neupogen (filgrastim) | Pegfilgrastim |
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Neupogen (filgrastim) | Pegfilgrastim |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy, Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Hematopoietic Syndrome of Acute Radiation Syndrome, Neutropenia Associated with Radiation... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy, Febrile Neutropenia, Neutropenia Associated with Radiation, Hematopoietic Syndrome of Acute Radiation Syndrome. Pegfilgrastim may also be used... View more |
Related suggestions Hematopoietic Syndrome of Acute Radiation Syndrome
Neutropenia Associated with Radiation
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More about Neupogen (filgrastim) | More about Pegfilgrastim | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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. |
Pegfilgrastim has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 78 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 46% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Neupogen side effects |
View all Pegfilgrastim side effects |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other filgrastim brands include: Nivestym, Nypozi, Releuko, Zarxio | Fulphila, Fylnetra, Neulasta, Nyvepria, Stimufend, Udenyca, Ziextenzo | ||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
5.8 hours |
80 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 175 drugs are known to interact with Neupogen:
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A total of 178 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 | |||||||||
February 20, 1991 |
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WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
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Fulphila
Fulphila is used for febrile neutropenia, neutropenia associated with chemotherapy
Nivestym
Nivestym is used for bone marrow transplantation, neutropenia, neutropenia associated with ...
Udenyca
Udenyca is used for febrile neutropenia, hematopoietic syndrome of acute radiation syndrome ...
Releuko
Releuko is used for bone marrow transplantation, neutropenia, neutropenia associated with chemotherapy
Nyvepria
Nyvepria is used for febrile neutropenia, neutropenia associated with chemotherapy
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