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Oprelvekin ( oh-PREL-ve-kin) is a synthetic (man-made) version of a substance called interleukin-11. Naturally occurring interleukin-11 is produced by bone marrow cells in the body and helps to make platelets, which are necessary for proper clotting of blood. Oprelvekin is used to help prevent low platelet counts caused by treatment with some cancer medicines. Oprelvekin is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form(s): Parenteral Injection (U.S.)
Brand names: - Neumega - Oprelvekin |