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Who is the manufacturer of Zarxio?
Novartis
Holzkirchen, September 3, 2015 – Sandoz, a Novartis company, announced today that Zarxio(TM) (filgrastim-sndz) is now available in the United States. Zarxio is the first biosimilar approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the first to launch in the US.
What is the generic name for Zarxio?
ZARXIO (filgrastim-sndz) is a 175 amino acid human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) manufactured by recombinant DNA technology.
When was Zarxio FDA approved?
03/06/2015
Approval Date: 03/06/2015.
What is the drug Zarxio used for?
ZARXIO is used to reduce the risk of infection in patients with some tumors who are receiving strong chemotherapy that may cause severe neutropenia with fever.
Are Zarxio and Neupogen the same?
What is the reference biologic product for Zarxio? The brand name biologic “equivalent” for Zarxio is Neupogen (filgrastim). Neupogen and Zarxio are used to increase white blood cell counts to help reduce the risk of infection, as in patients receiving chemotherapy.
What are the side effects of the Neulasta shot?
Common side effects of Neulasta include: bone pain, pain in your arms or legs, or. injection site reactions (bruising, swelling, pain, redness, or a hard lump).
Is Zarxio the same as Neupogen?
What are the side effects of zarzio?
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| MedDRA system organ class | Adverse reactions | |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric disorders | Insomnia | |
| Nervous system disorders | Headachea | Dizziness Hypoaesthesia Paraesthesia |
| Vascular Disorders | Hypertension Hypotension | |
| Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | Haemoptysis Dyspnoea Cougha Oropharyngeal paina, e Epistaxis |
How often can Zarxio be given?
Typical dosing for Zarxio (filgrastim-sndz) The typical starting dose is 5 mcg/kg bodyweight per day to 10 mcg/kg bodyweight per day and is given once or twice a day depending on why you’re taking it. It’s given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneously) or through an intravenous (IV) infusion.
When should I take zarzio?
The first dose of Zarzio should be administered not less than 24 hours following cytotoxic chemotherapy and within 24 hours of bone marrow or PBPC infusion. Once the neutrophil nadir has been passed, the daily dose of Zarzio should be titrated against the neutrophil response as follows.
How much does a Neupogen shot cost?
The cost for Neupogen injectable solution (300 mcg/0.5 mL) is around $358 for a supply of 0.5 milliliters, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
Is Neupogen a chemotherapy drug?
Patients with Cancer Receiving Strong Chemotherapy NEUPOGEN ® is a prescription medicine used to help the chance of infection due to a low white blood cell count, in people with certain types of cancer (non-myeloid) who receive anti-cancer medicines (chemotherapy) that can cause fever and a low blood cell count.