Pegfilgrastim - peg-FILL-grass-tim is a substance called a Colony Stimulating Factor. These substances, are synthetic - man-made versions of substances naturally produced in your body which help the bone marrow to make new white blood cells.
Certain medication effect those white blood cells in your body that fight infection. To help prevent infections when these medication are using, colony stimulating factors may be given.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
† Not commercially available in Canada.