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 using to help prevent low platelet counts causing by treat with some cancer medication.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form - s:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
Other commonly using names are interleukin-11, recombinant ; and rIL-11 .