pegfilgrastim

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:pharmaceuticals
gptkbp:administered_by subcutaneous injection
gptkbp:approves gptkb:2002
gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:atccode L03 AA13
gptkbp:availability prescription only
gptkbp:bioavailability not applicable
gptkbp:chemical_formula C_22 H_28 N_4 O_5 S
gptkbp:class biologic
granulocyte colony-stimulating factor
gptkbp:clinical_trial Phase III
gptkbp:clinical_use preventing febrile neutropenia
gptkbp:contraindication gptkb:sickle_cell_disease
hypersensitivity to pegfilgrastim
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Amgen
gptkbp:dosage_form 6 mg once per chemotherapy cycle
gptkbp:drug_interactions none significant
gptkbp:excretion urine
gptkbp:financial_stability stable for 48 hours at room temperature
gptkbp:formulation solution for injection
gptkbp:healthcare 2002-04-01
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label pegfilgrastim
gptkbp:incompatibilities do not mix with other medications
gptkbp:indication chemotherapy-induced neutropenia
gptkbp:ingredients gptkb:pegfilgrastim
gptkbp:invention patented
gptkbp:lifespan 15 to 80 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Amgen_Inc.
gptkbp:marketed_as gptkb:Neulasta
gptkbp:mechanism_of_action stimulates bone marrow to produce neutrophils
gptkbp:metabolism primarily in the liver
gptkbp:packaging single-use prefilled syringe
gptkbp:patient_education instruct on injection technique
gptkbp:patient_population cancer patients
gptkbp:pharmacokinetics linear pharmacokinetics
increases neutrophil count
gptkbp:previous_name gptkb:pegfilgrastim
gptkbp:price varies by region
gptkbp:provides_guidance_on recommended in NCCN guidelines
gptkbp:requires available on FDA website
gptkbp:route_of_administration subcutaneous
gptkbp:safety_measures monitor for allergic reactions
gptkbp:side_effect fatigue
headache
nausea
fever
acute respiratory distress syndrome
bone pain
thrombocytopenia
leukocytosis
splenic rupture
gptkbp:storage store in refrigerator
gptkbp:trade gptkb:Neulasta
gptkbp:used_for reducing the risk of infection
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Neulasta
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5