Oprelvekin
Neumega (oprelvekin) is a thrombopoietic growth factor used to prevent severe thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. It works by stimulating bone marrow to produce platelets, helping reduce the need for platelet transfusions. This medication is specifically indicated for patients with non-myeloid malignancies.
Neumega is a platelet-boosting medication used to prevent low platelet counts in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 139993
- Generic
- Neumega
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Prevention of severe thrombocytopenia and reduction of platelet transfusions in patients with non-myeloid malignancies receiving chemotherapy.
Neumega contains recombinant human interleukin-11 (IL-11), a thrombopoietic growth factor that stimulates bone marrow megakaryocyte progenitors to increase platelet production.
May cause fluid retention, edema, or cardiac effects. Should not be used in patients with heart failure or history of atrial arrhythmias. Administered by subcutaneous injection. Use with caution in patients with history of congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, or hypertension.
Official drug label
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