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filgrastim · Medicine question

How does filgrastim increase neutrophil counts?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Filgrastim increases neutrophil counts by acting primarily on neutrophil precursors.

Sources for this answer

Nivestim 12 MU/ 0.2 ml solution for injection/infusionPfizer Limited · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 23Document updated 21 March 2025

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