Neupogen

Alternate Name: Releuko

Description: Neupogen is a prescription medication prescribed for the treatment of neutropenia. The generic name is filgrastim. The average retail price for Neupogen is expensive, at around $606 for a supply of 300 mcg/0.5 ml injectable solution. However, you can use our free LowerMyRx coupon card to save significantly on Neupogen prices at a participating pharmacy near you.

Dosage Form: Syringe

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Hematopoietic

Generic Available: No

Strength: 480 MCG/0.8ML

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, lung disease, breathing problems, or sickle cell disease. Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to latex. This medicine may cause the following problems:Spleen problemsSerious lung problems (including acute respiratory distress syndrome)Kidney problemsCapillary leak syndromeBlood or bone marrow problems (including myelodysplastic syndrome or acute myeloid leukemia) in patients with breast or lung cancerCutaneous vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels in the skin)Aortitis (inflammation of the largest artery in the body) This medicine lowers the number of certain blood cells, so you may bleed or bruise more easily. Be careful to avoid injuries. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Skin redness, blisters, or sores, red or purple spots on your skin Swelling in your face, ankles, or feet Trouble breathing or fast breathing Unusual bleeding, bruising, tiredness, or weakness

Food Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease or sickle cell disease. Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to latex., This medicine may cause the following problems:Spleen problemsSerious lung problemsKidney problemsCapillary leak syndromeCutaneous vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels in the skin), Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.