The Neulasta on-body injector (OBI) should be removed when the dose has been completely delivered, you should hear a long beep, the status light should be a solid green or switched off. Remove the on-body injector by
grasping the edge of the adhesive pad and slowly peel it away from the skin
.
How do you dispose of Neulasta?
Dispose of it in a sharps disposal container as instructed by your healthcare provider or by state or local laws. To participate in Amgen’s voluntary disposal program, please call
1‐844‐MYNEULASTA (1‐844‐696‐3852)
or visit www.neulasta.com to enroll.
How long does Neulasta Onpro stay on?
The needle is designed to go back into the on-body injector, but the cannula will remain in place until the on-body injector is removed. For the next
27 hours
, the green light will flash every 5 seconds. This means the on-body injector is working properly.
How do you know when Neulasta is done?
- During this time, the on-body injector will flash a fast green light.
- You may hear a series of clicks. This is ok.
- When dose delivery is complete, a long beep will sound and the status light will be solid green.
How long does bone pain last after Neulasta?
Bone pain caused by Neulasta lasts
at least 8 days for 49
% of the patients, and most likely longer for a large number of patients.
Does Neulasta make you tired?
No, Neulasta isn’t expected to make you tired or cause fatigue
(lack of energy). But fatigue can be a symptom of capillary leak syndrome. This is a rare but serious side effect of Neulasta that involves tiny blood vessels leaking.
How much does a shot of Neulasta cost?
The list price for Neulasta
®
is
$6231* per dose
. Neulasta
®
is a single dose administered once per chemotherapy cycle. Most patients do not pay the list price.
What does Neulasta do to your body?
What Is Neulasta? Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) is a colony-stimulating factor, a man-made form of a protein that
stimulates the growth of white blood cells
, used to decrease the incidence of infection, by treating neutropenia, a lack of certain white blood cells caused by receiving cancer chemotherapy.
Is Neulasta necessary after chemo?
Since Neulasta must be
given 24 hours after chemo and 14 days before the next cycle
, it won’t work with weekly infusions. Neupogen will work fine with weekly chemo because it is cleared from your system fairly quickly and can be given as often as you need it between chemo cycles.
Can you shower with Neulasta patch?
Can you shower with the Neulasta on-body injector?
Yes
, you can have a short shower with a Neulasta on-body injector (OBI) in place on your skin. If you do have a shower you need to: try and avoid getting the on-body injector overly wet.
How long before Neulasta start working?
The time it takes Neulasta to induce peak levels of neutrophils is
approximately 24 hours
. The time Neulasta On-body Injection delivers the medicine into the body is 27 hours after it has been applied and the Neulasta is released into the body over 45 minutes.
How often should Neulasta be given?
The recommended dose of Neulasta is
two doses, 6 mg each, administered subcutaneously one week apart
. For dosing in pediatric patients weighing less than 45 kg, refer to Table 1. Administer the first dose as soon as possible after suspected or confirmed exposure to radiation levels greater than 2 gray (Gy).
What is the injection given after chemo?
CSFs help your body make more white blood cells. This lowers your risk for febrile neutropenia. CSFs include Neupogen (filgrastim), Neulasta (pegfilgrastim), and
Leukine and Prokine
(sargramostim). They are usually given as shots 24 hours after a chemotherapy treatment.
How do you control bone pain from Neulasta?
Your doctor may prescribe a
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen or naproxen
to treat bone pain caused by Neulasta. Neulasta helps the body make more white blood cells by stimulating the immune system, which also creates histamines.
How do you take Claritin for Neulasta bone pain?
When do you take Claritin (loratadine) to help with bone pain from Neulasta?
1 loratadine 10mg tablet daily, in the morning for 5 days
, starting on the day Neulasta is given.
Why does Neulasta have to be given 24 hours after chemo?
White blood cells help the body to fight infection. This is not a chemotherapy drug. This medication is usually given at least 24 hours after chemotherapy
to stimulate the growth of new, healthy, white blood cells (WBC)
.
