Filgrastim

Filgrastim is a medication that helps stimulate the production of white blood cells in the bone marrow. White blood cells are crucial for the immune system to fight infections. It is often used for patients undergoing chemotherapy, which can reduce white blood cell counts and increase the risk of infections. By boosting these cells, Filgrastim helps protect patients during their treatment and can reduce hospitalization due to infections. It is typically administered as an injection and is considered an important tool in cancer care and other conditions that lower white blood cell levels.