Neulasta: What It Is & How It Works - A Comprehensive Guide

Neulasta is a man-made protein that stimulates a person's bone marrow and promotes the growth of white blood cells in the body. These white blood cells help fight cancer or infection.

Use

• Neulasta is given to a patient through injection in the skin. This is most often done by a nurse or doctor.

Time Frame

• Neulasta is give within 24 hours after receiving chemotherapy treatment and should not be injected within two weeks leading up to the therapy session.

Side Effects

• Symptoms associated with Neulasta use include rapid breathing, pain in the upper stomach, rapid breathing, aches, fever, chills, diarrhea and swelling of the hands.

Blood Fraction

• Neither Neulasta nor Neupogen products contain any minor blood fraction. However, some brands of synthetic do contain small amounts of blood fraction.

Warning

• If you overdose, miss a dose or experience a negative reaction to Neulasta, seek medical advice immediately.