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Why is filgrastim given after chemotherapy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Chemotherapy can suppress bone marrow and lower neutrophil counts. Filgrastim stimulates neutrophil production, helping reduce treatment-related neutropenia in licensed settings.

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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

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