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Neulasta ( peg-FILL-grass-tim) is a substance called a Colony Stimulating Factor. These substances, are synthetic (man-made) versions of substances naturally produced in your body which help the bone marrow to make new white blood cells. Certain medicines affect those white blood cells in your body that fight infection. To help prevent infections when these medicines are used, colony stimulating factors may be given. Neulasta is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: Parenteral Injection (U.S.)
Brand names: - Neulasta - Pegfilgrastim |