Answer
Chemotherapy can suppress bone marrow and lower neutrophil counts. Filgrastim stimulates neutrophil production, helping reduce treatment-related neutropenia in licensed settings.
Sources for this answer
- Zarzio 30MU/0.5ml solution for injection or infusion in pre-filled syringe (GB) — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- Neupogen Singleject 48 MU (0.96 mg/ml) — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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