skip to main content

brainstorm askiatroX medicines

simulations beta

loading page…

learn & practise

exams international doctors free questions Socratic Tutor rounds stat clinical connections academy journal tool guides

clinical reference

askiatroX knowledge centre medicines UK / NICE guidance international guidance calculators q&a library

trust & support

how it works methodology account & support frequently asked questions about us clinical safety consultancy

legal

mobile app · scan to download

Medicines filgrastimQuestion & answer

filgrastim · Medicine question

Can filgrastim affect the spleen?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Yes. It can enlarge the spleen and, rarely, the spleen may rupture. Left upper abdominal, left rib or shoulder-tip pain needs urgent assessment.

Sources for this answer

Zarzio 30MU/0.5ml solution for injection or infusion in pre-filled syringe (GB)emc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 4
Neupogen Singleject 48 MU (0.96 mg/ml)emc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 21

Explore this learning need in CPDTake this topic to CPD, then choose your learning context and available question library.

More questions about filgrastim

Why is filgrastim given after chemotherapy?Does filgrastim treat an infection?Can filgrastim be injected at home?Why does filgrastim cause bone pain?What blood tests are needed?

The full medicine guide

filgrastim

Read the wider context, including uses, precautions and the sources behind this medicine guide.

Read the filgrastim guide

More clinical questions?

Explore the tools and reference material available on iatroX.

Explore askiatroX