Tbo-filgrastim
Generic name: tbo-filgrastim [ TBO-fil-GRAS-tim ]
Brand name: Granix
Drug class:Colony stimulating factors
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 18, 2022.
What is tbo-filgrastim?
Tbo-filgrastim is a man-made form of a protein that stimulates the growth of white blood cells in your body. White blood cells help your body fight against infection.
Tbo-filgrastim is used to reduce the duration of severe neutropenia, a lack of certain white blood cells caused by receiving chemotherapy with certain cancer medications.
Tbo-filgrastim is for use in adults and children who are least 1 month old.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use tbo-filgrastim if you are allergic to filgrastim (Neupogen) or pegfilgrastim (Neulasta).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
a hemoglobin blood cell disorder such as sickle cell anemia, thalassemia;
kidney disease; or
if you are scheduled to have radiation treatment, a bone scan, or other medical tests.
Using a G-CSF such as tbo-filgrastim can cause your spleen to rupture, which can be fatal. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns about this risk.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
How is tbo-filgrastim given?
Use tbo-filgrastim exactly as directed. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Tbo-filgrastim is injected under the skin. A healthcare provider may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Do not use this medicine if you do not understand all the instructions for proper use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
Prepare your injection only when you are ready to give it. Do not shake the prefilled syringe. Do not use if the medicine has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
The first dose of tbo-filgrastim is usually given within 24 hours after your chemotherapy dose. You will receive daily injections until your blood cell counts return to normal.
You should not inject tbo-filgrastim within 24 hours before your next chemotherapy dose.
Do not stop using this medicine or change your medication schedule without your doctor's advice.
If this medicine accidentally gets on your skin, wash it thoroughly with soap and warm water.
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