Fulphila (Pegfilgrastim)

Prescription medicineOnly Available By Prescription

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Description

Your doctor or oncologist may prescribe Fulphila if you have a non-myeloid malignancy, are receiving chemotherapy to suppress the immune system, and have clinically significant febrile neutropenia. Febrile neutropenia is when white blood cells are low, and there is a fever. These symptoms indicate that the person has an infection but their immune system is not strong enough to fight it.

Fulphila contains pegfilgrastim, which is a pegylated form of naturally occurring granulocyte colony-stimulating factors (G-CSF). Fulphilka binds to bone marrow cells, augmenting their growth and replication. Binding to bone marrow cells leads to an increase in neutrophils, fortifying the body's defense against infections and restoring immune system function.

Directions

The recommended dosage of Fulphila is 6 mg administered as a single subcutaneous injection per chemotherapy cycle. The timing and frequency may vary based on the specific chemotherapy regimen and individual patient characteristics.

Do not stop or change your treatment without speaking to your oncologist.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Fulphila is pegfilgrastim.

Interactions

  • Fulphiila has no known drug-drug interactions

Cautions

White blood cells should be closely monitored while taking this drug.

Stop Fulphila if breathing\ trouble occurs, because it could mean a hypersensitivity reaction or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

Patients with a personal or family history of sickle cell disease or kidney disease should inform their doctors before starting this medication.

Fulphila should not be administered 14 days before or 24 hours after cytotoxic chemotherapy.

Pediatric patients receive a weight-based dose.

Immediate medical attention is needed for symptoms such as left upper abdominal or shoulder pain, indicative of a potential enlarged spleen or splenic rupture.

Side Effects

Common adverse reactions to this drug may include:

  • Acute myeloid leukemia
  • Acute respiratory distress syndrome
  • Aortitis
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Bone pain
  • Capillary leak syndrome
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Leukocytosis
  • Myelodysplastic syndrome
  • Pain in limb
  • Rupture of spleen
  • Sickle cell anemia with crisis
  • Thrombocytopenia

References

Fulphila [package insert]. Zurich, Switzerland: Mylan; June 2018.



IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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