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filgrastim Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing

Medically reviewed by Navin Khosla, B.Pharm

Written by Rajive Patel, B.Pharm

What dosages is filgrastim available in?

filgrastim is available as a 300 mcg/mL or 480 mcg/1.6 mL single-dose vial and a 300 mcg/0.5 mL or 480 mcg/0.8 mL single-dose prefilled syringe.

What is filgrastim used for?

filgrastim is a colony-stimulating factor and is used for the following:

Prevention of low neutrophil-related complications in:

People getting bone marrow-suppressing chemotherapy
People with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) after induction or consolidation chemotherapy
People with cancer who received bone marrow transplants
People with severe, long-term neutropenia (low neutrophils)
Preparation for blood collection for your own stem cell transplant (filgrastim, Nivestym, and Zarxio only)
Increase survival in people exposed to bone marrow-suppressing radiation (filgrastim only)

How does filgrastim work?

filgrastim is a granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF). It works like the G-CSF protein that you naturally have in your body. G-CSF stimulates (triggers) your bone marrow to make neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that helps your body fight infections.

How do I take filgrastim?

Your dose depends on your weight, your blood cell counts, and the condition you’re taking the medication for. In general, the typical starting dose is 5 mcg/kg to 10 mcg/kg of body weight per day. It’s given once or twice per day, depending on why you’re taking it. filgrastim is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneously) or an injection through the veins (intravenously, IV).

Is it safe for me to take filgrastim?

filgrastim is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have a history of serious allergic reactions to human granulocyte colony-stimulating factors such as filgrastim or pegfilgrastim.

filgrastim Common Side Effects

Common side effects of filgrastim:

Fever
Nausea
Low platelets
Feeling weak or tired
Dizziness
Cough
Rash
Shortness of breath
Chest pain

filgrastim Serious Side Effects

Serious side effects are rare with filgrastim. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
Ruptured spleen: pain in your left upper stomach or shoulder
Kidney damage: swelling of face or ankles, dark colored urine, blood in urine, urinating less
Low platelet count: easy bruising, longer bleeding time, blood in urine or stools
Serious allergic reaction: rash, face swelling, shortness of breath, fast heart rate

Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on filgrastim

There are no major drug interactions listed for filgrastim. However, always let your physician and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking.

Who makes filgrastim?

Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers

Is filgrastim safe in pregnancy?

It is not known if filgrastim may harm your unborn baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about possible pregnancy and birth control choices that are right for you.

What is the brand name for filgrastim?

NEUPOGEN

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How do the NowPatient filgrastim savings programs work?

Are the NowPatient filgrastim savings programs suitable for everyone, regardless of insurance status?

	Rx Advantage Card* for filgrastim	Canadian Prescription Savings* for filgrastim	filgrastim Drug Coupon*	filgrastim Patient Assistance Program*
Insured (federal, state or government)	Available	Available	Not Available	Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company
Insured (Commercial or Private)	Available	Available	Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company	Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company
Uninsured	Available	Available	Not Available	Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company
Insured but without pharmacy benefit or drug coverage	Available	Available	Not Available	Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company

Are the NowPatient drug savings programs suitable for brand and generic versions of filgrastim?

	Rx Advantage Card* for filgrastim	Canadian Prescription Savings* for filgrastim	filgrastim Drug Coupon*	filgrastim Patient Assistance Program*
Brand	Yes	Yes	Yes, If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company	Yes, If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company
Generic	Yes	Yes	No	No

If you have Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage and none of the filgrastim savings options are applicable or affordable for me, what can you do?

I am uninsured or underinsured and none of the filgrastim prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, what can I do?

I am commercially or privately insured and none of the filgrastim prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, what can I do?

If I have federal, state or commercial insurance and none of the filgrastim prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, are there any other support organisations that can help me with my co-insurance or copay contributions?

If you have already tried Medicaid and received a denial letter or if you are insured with Medicare and have been denied Low-Income Subsidy, then you can try one of the following organizational support programs:

1. Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN) assistance for filgrastim

If you are having trouble paying for your filgrastim medication due to unaffordable copays or deductibles, the Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN), may be able to assist you. To qualify for PAN assistance for filgrastim you will need to meet one or all of the following criteria:

Your income is below 400% of the federal poverty level
filgrastim is prescribed for an approved FDA indication
You live in and receive treatment in the United States or U.S. territories, even if you do not have U.S. citizenship
You have Medicare insurance coverage that covers filgrastim
If filgrastim is listed on PAN’s list of covered medications

You can check the Patient Access Network Foundation Website for more information.

2. HealthWell Foundation Copay Program for filgrastim

If you are having trouble paying for your filgrastim medication due to unaffordable copays or deductibles, the HealthWell Foundation Copay Program may be able to assist you. To qualify for assistance for filgrastim you will need to meet the following criteria:

You live in and are being treated in the United States
You are insured and your plan covers filgrastim
If filgrastim is listed on the HealthWell Foundation’s list of covered medications

You can check the HealthWell Foundation Website for more information.

3. Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Program for filgrastim

Patient Advocate Foundation’s Co-Pay Relief program exists to help reduce the financial distress you or your family may face when paying for your filgrastim treatment. If you qualify and can demonstrate the need, the foundation will provide you with direct payment covering co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles. To qualify for assistance for filgrastim you will need to meet the following criteria:

You must be currently insured and have coverage for filgrastim
You must have a confirmed diagnosis and treatment plan
You must reside and receive treatment in the United States
Your Income must fall at or below 300% or 400% of the Federal Poverty Guideline (FPG) with consideration for the Cost of Living Index (COLI) and number in the household
Applications can also be completed by contacting the program sponsor, toll-free at 866-512-3861.

You can check the Patient Advocate Foundation Website for more information.

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The information provided here about medications is subject to change and is not meant to include all uses, precautions, warnings, directions, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or negative effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a particular medication does not imply that the medication or medication combination is appropriate for all patients or for all possible purposes.

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