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RELEUKO
Filgrastim · Injection, Solution
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC DirectoryForms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryPharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.
Pharmacologic class
Source: NDC Directory| Class | Type | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor [CS] | CS | All 10 members |
| Increased Myeloid Cell Production [PE] | PE | All 10 members |
| Leukocyte Growth Factor [EPC] | EPC | All 11 members |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 761082-001 | RELEUKO | SOLUTION | FILGRASTIM-AYOW | Prescription | — | ||
| 761082-002 | RELEUKO | SOLUTION | FILGRASTIM-AYOW | Prescription | — | ||
| 761082-003 | RELEUKO | SOLUTION | FILGRASTIM-AYOW | Prescription | — | ||
| 761082-004 | RELEUKO | SOLUTION | FILGRASTIM-AYOW | Prescription | — |
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 14 | Approved | April 29, 2025 | — | |
| Supplement | 10 | Approved | September 1, 2023 | — | |
| Supplement | 3 | Labeling | Approved | October 28, 2022 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Type 5 - New Formulation or New Manufacturer | Approved | February 25, 2022 | Standard |
Review documents
- 0 · Supplement · May 5, 2025
- 0 · Supplement · April 30, 2025
- 0 · Supplement · September 5, 2023
- 0 · Supplement · September 5, 2023
- 0 · Original application · November 28, 2022
- 0 · Supplement · November 1, 2022
- 0 · Supplement · October 31, 2022
- 0 · Original application · April 11, 2022
- 0 · Original application · February 28, 2022
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20250424). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Recent Major Changes
openFDA Drug LabelingIndications and Usage ( 1.4 , 1.6 ) 04/2025 Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 , 2.5 ) 04/2025 Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 , 5.12 ) 04/2025
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug Labeling1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE RELEUKO is a leukocyte growth factor indicated to: Decrease the incidence of infection‚ as manifested by febrile neutropenia‚ in patients with nonmyeloid malignancies receiving myelosuppressive anti- cancer drugs associated with a significant incidence of severe neutropenia with fever. ( 1.1 ) Reduce the time to neutrophil recovery and the duration of fever, following induction or consolidation chemotherapy treatment of patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). ( 1.2 ) Reduce the duration of neutropenia and neutropenia-related clinical sequelae‚ e.g.‚ febrile neutropenia, in patients with nonmyeloid malignancies undergoing myeloablative chemotherapy followed by bone marrow transplantation (BMT). ( 1.3 ) Mobilize autologous hematopoietic progenitor cells into the peripheral blood for collection by leukapheresis ( 1.4 ) Reduce the incidence and duration of sequelae of severe neutropenia (e.g., fever‚ infections‚ oropharyngeal ulcers) in symptomatic patients with congenital neutropenia‚ cyclic neutropenia‚ or idiopathic neutropenia. ( 1.5 ) Increase survival in patients acutely exposed to myelosuppressive doses of radiation (Hematopoietic Syndrome of Acute Radiation Syndrome) ( 1.6 ) 1.1 Patients with Cancer Receiving Myelosuppressive Chemotherapy RELEUKO is indicated to decrease the incidence of infection‚ as manifested by febrile neutropenia‚ in patients with nonmyeloid malignancies receiving myelosuppressive anti-cancer drugs associated with a significant incidence of severe neutropenia with fever [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )]. 1.2 Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia Receiving Induction or Consolidation Chemotherapy RELEUKO is indicated for reducing the time to neutrophil recovery and the duration of fever, following induction or consolidation chemotherapy treatment of patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) [see Clinical Studies ( 14.2 )]. 1.3 Patients with Cancer Undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation RELEUKO is indicated to reduce the duration of neutropenia and neutropenia-related clinical sequelae‚ e.g.‚ febrile neutropenia, in patients with nonmyeloid malignancies undergoing myeloablative chemotherapy followed by bone marrow transplantation [see Clinical Studies ( 14.3 )]. 1.4 Patients Undergoing Autologous Peripheral Blood Progenitor Cell Collection and Therapy RELEUKO is indicated for the mobilization of autologous hematopoietic progenitor cells into the peripheral blood for collection by leukapheresis [see Clinical Studies (14.4) ] . 1.5 Patients with Severe Chronic Neutropenia RELEUKO is indicated for chronic administration to reduce the incidence and duration of sequelae of neutropenia (e.g.‚ fever‚ infections‚ oropharyngeal ulcers) in symptomatic patients with congenital neutropenia‚ cyclic neutropenia‚ or idiopathic neutropenia [see Clinical Studies (14.5) ]. 1.6 Patients Acutely Exposed to Myelosuppressive Doses of Radiation (Hematopoietic Syndrome of Acute Radiation Syndrome) RELEUKO is indicated to increase survival in patients acutely exposed to myelosuppressive doses of radiation [see Clinical Studies (14.6) ] .
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug Labeling2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Patients with cancer receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy or induction and/or consolidation chemotherapy for AML. Recommended starting dose is 5 mcg/kg/day subcutaneous injection, short intravenous infusion (15 to 30 minutes), or continuous intravenous infusion. See Full Prescribing Information for recommended dosage adjustments and timing of administration ( 2.1 ) Patients with cancer undergoing bone marrow transplantation 10 mcg/kg/day given as an intravenous infusion no longer than 24 hours. See Full Prescribing Information for recommended dosage adjustments and timing of administration. ( 2.2 ) Patients undergoing autologous peripheral blood progenitor cell collection and therapy 10 mcg/kg/day subcutaneous injection ( 2.3 ) Administer for at least 4 days before first leukapheresis procedure and continue until last leukapheresis ( 2.3 ) Patients with congenital neutropenia Recommended starting dose is 6 mcg/kg subcutaneous injection twice daily ( 2.4 ) Patients with cyclic or idiopathic neutropenia Recommended starting dose is 5 mcg/kg subcutaneous injection daily ( 2.4 ) Patients acutely exposed to myelosuppressive doses of radiation 10 mcg/kg/day subcutaneous injection ( 2.5 ) Direct administration of less than 0.3 mL (180 mcg) using RELEUKO prefilled syringe is not recommended due to potential for dosing errors. ( 2.6 ) 2.1 Dosage in Patients with Cancer Receiving Myelosuppressive Chemotherapy or Induction and/or Consolidation Chemotherapy for AML The recommended starting dosage of RELEUKO is 5 mcg/kg/day‚ administered as a single daily injection by subcutaneous injection‚ by short intravenous infusion (15 to 30 minutes)‚ or by continuous intravenous infusion. Obtain a complete blood count (CBC) and platelet count before instituting RELEUKO therapy and monitor twice weekly during therapy. Consider dose escalation in increments of 5 mcg/kg for each chemotherapy cycle‚ according to the duration and severity of the absolute neutrophil count (ANC) nadir. Recommend stopping RELEUKO if the ANC increases beyond 10‚000/mm 3 [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )]. Administer RELEUKO at least 24 hours after cytotoxic chemotherapy. Do not administer RELEUKO within the 24- hour period prior to chemotherapy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.13 )]. A transient increase in neutrophil count is typically seen 1 to 2 days after initiation of RELEUKO therapy. Therefore, to ensure a sustained therapeutic response administer RELEUKO daily for up to 2 weeks or until the ANC has reached 10‚000/mm 3 following the expected chemotherapy-induced neutrophil nadir. The duration of RELEUKO therapy needed to attenuate chemotherapy-induced neutropenia may be dependent on the myelosuppressive potential of the chemotherapy regimen employed. 2.2 Dosage in Patients with Cancer Undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation The recommended dosage of RELEUKO following bone marrow transplantation (BMT) is 10 mcg/kg/day given as an intravenous infusion no longer than 24 hours. Administer the first dose of RELEUKO at least 24 hours after cytotoxic chemotherapy and at least 24 hours after bone marrow infusion. Monitor CBCs and platelet counts frequently following marrow transplantation. During the period of neutrophil recovery‚ titrate the daily dosage of RELEUKO against the neutrophil response (see Table 1). Table 1. Recommended Dosage Adjustments During Neutrophil Recovery in Patients with Cancer Following BMT Absolute Neutrophil Count RELEUKO Dosage Adjustment When ANC greater than 1,000/mm 3 for 3 consecutive days Reduce to 5 mcg/kg/day a Then, if ANC remains greater than 1,000/mm 3 for 3 more consecutive days Discontinue RELEUKO Then, if ANC decreases to less than 1,000/mm 3 Resume at 5 mcg/kg/day a If ANC decreases to less than 1,000/mm 3 at any time during the 5 mcg/kg/day administration‚ increase RELEUKO to 10 mcg/kg/day‚ and then follow the above steps. 2.3 Dosage in Patients Undergoing Autologous Peripheral Blood Progenitor Cell …
Dosage Forms and Strengths
openFDA Drug Labeling3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS RELEUKO is a clear, colorless, preservative-free solution available as: Vial: Injection: 300 mcg/mL in a single-dose vial Injection: 480 mcg/1.6 mL (300 mcg/mL) in a single-dose vial Prefilled Syringe: Injection: 300 mcg/0.5 mL in a single-dose prefilled syringe Injection: 480 mcg/0.8 mL in a single-dose prefilled syringe Vial Injection: 300 mcg/mL in a single-dose vial ( 3 ) Injection: 480 mcg/1.6 mL (300 mcg/mL) in a single-dose vial ( 3 ) Prefilled Syringe Injection: 300 mcg/0.5 mL in a single-dose prefilled syringe ( 3 ) Injection: 480 mcg/0.8 mL in a single-dose prefilled syringe ( 3 )
Contraindications
openFDA Drug Labeling4 CONTRAINDICATIONS RELEUKO is contraindicated in patients with a history of serious allergic reactions to human granulocyte colony-stimulating factors such as filgrastim products or pegfilgrastim products [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]. Patients with a history of serious allergic reactions to human granulocyte colony-stimulating factors such as filgrastim products or pegfilgrastim products. ( 4 )
Warnings and Cautions
openFDA Drug Labeling5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Fatal splenic rupture: Evaluate patients who report left upper abdominal or shoulder pain for an enlarged spleen or splenic rupture. ( 5.1 ) Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS): Evaluate patients who develop fever and lung infiltrates or respiratory distress for ARDS. Discontinue RELEUKO in patients with ARDS. ( 5.2 ) Serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis: Permanently discontinue RELEUKO in patients with serious allergic reactions. ( 5.3 ) Fatal sickle cell crises: Discontinue RELEUKO if sickle cell crisis occurs. ( 5.4 ) Glomerulonephritis: Evaluate and consider dose-reduction or interruption of RELEUKO if causality is likely. ( 5.5 ) Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): Monitor patients with breast and lung cancer using RELEUKO in conjunction with chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy for signs and symptoms of MDS/AML. ( 5.8 ) Thrombocytopenia: Monitor platelet counts. ( 5.9 ) Aortitis: Aortitis has been reported in patients receiving filgrastim products. Discontinue RELEUKO if aortitis is suspected. ( 5.15 ) 5.1 Splenic Rupture Splenic rupture, including fatal cases, has been reported following the administration of filgrastim products. Evaluate patients who report left upper abdominal or shoulder pain for an enlarged spleen or splenic rupture. 5.2 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has been reported in patients receiving filgrastim products. Evaluate patients who develop fever and lung infiltrates or respiratory distress for ARDS. Discontinue RELEUKO in patients with ARDS. 5.3 Serious Allergic Reactions Serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, have been reported in patients receiving filgrastim products. The majority of reported events occurred upon initial exposure. Provide symptomatic treatment for allergic reactions. Allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in patients receiving filgrastim products can recur within days after the discontinuation of initial anti-allergic treatment. Permanently discontinue RELEUKO in patients with serious allergic reactions. RELEUKO is contraindicated in patients with a history of serious allergic reactions to human granulocyte colony-stimulating factors such as filgrastim products or pegfilgrastim products. 5.4 Sickle Cell Disorders Severe and sometimes fatal sickle cell crises can occur in patients with sickle cell disorders receiving filgrastim products. Discontinue RELEUKO if sickle cell crisis occurs. 5.5 Glomerulonephritis Glomerulonephritis has occurred in patients receiving filgrastim products. The diagnoses were based upon azotemia, hematuria (microscopic and macroscopic), proteinuria, and renal biopsy. Generally, events of glomerulonephritis resolved after dose-reduction or discontinuation of filgrastim products. If glomerulonephritis is suspected, evaluate for cause. If causality is likely, consider dose-reduction or interruption of RELEUKO. 5.6 Alveolar Hemorrhage and Hemoptysis Alveolar hemorrhage manifesting as pulmonary infiltrates and hemoptysis requiring hospitalization have been reported in healthy donors treated with filgrastim products undergoing peripheral blood progenitor cell (PBPC) collection mobilization. Hemoptysis resolved with discontinuation of filgrastim products. The use of RELEUKO for PBPC mobilization in healthy donors is not an approved indication. 5.7 Capillary Leak Syndrome Capillary leak syndrome (CLS) has been reported after G-CSF administration, including filgrastim products, and is characterized by hypotension, hypoalbuminemia, edema and hemoconcentration. Episodes vary in frequency, severity and may be life-threatening if treatment is delayed. Patients who develop symptoms of capillary leak syndrome should be closely monitored and receive standard symptomatic treatment, which may include a need for intensive care. 5.8 Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Patients with Severe Chronic Neutropenia Conf …
Adverse Reactions
openFDA Drug Labeling6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Splenic Rupture [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Serious Allergic Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Sickle Cell Disorders [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Glomerulonephritis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Alveolar Hemorrhage and Hemoptysis [see Warnings and Precautious ( 5.6 )] Capillary Leak Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] Myelodysplastic Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] Acute Myeloid Leukemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] Thrombocytopenia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Leukocytosis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )] Cutaneous Vasculitis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.11 )] Aortitis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.15 )] Most common adverse reactions in patients: ( 6.1 ) With nonmyeloid malignancies receiving myelosuppressive anti-cancer drugs (≥ 5% difference in incidence compared to placebo) are pyrexia, pain, rash, cough, and dyspnea. With AML (≥ 2% difference in incidence) are pain, epistaxis and rash. With nonmyeloid malignancies undergoing myeloablative chemotherapy followed by BMT (≥ 5% difference in incidence) is rash. Undergoing peripheral blood progenitor cell mobilization and collection (≥ 5% incidence) are bone pain, pyrexia and headache. With severe chronic neutropenia (SCN) (≥ 5% difference in incidence) are pain, anemia, epistaxis, diarrhea, hypoesthesia and alopecia. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC at 1-877-835 5472, option 3 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. * Biosimilar means that the biological product is approved based on data demonstrating that it is highly similar to an FDA-approved biological product, known as a reference product, and that there are no clinically meaningful differences between the biosimilar product and the reference product. Biosimilarity of RELEUKO ® has been demonstrated for the condition(s) of use (e.g., indication(s), dosing regimen(s)), strength(s), dosage form(s), and route(s) of administration described in its Full Prescribing Information. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared with rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. Adverse Reactions in Patients with Cancer Receiving Myelosuppressive Chemotherapy The following adverse reaction data in Table 2 are from three randomized, placebo-controlled studies in patients with: small cell lung cancer receiving standard dose chemotherapy with cyclophosphamide‚ doxorubicin‚ and etoposide (Study 1) small cell lung cancer receiving ifosfamide, doxorubicin‚ and etoposide (Study 2), and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) receiving doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, vindesine, bleomycin, methylprednisolone, and methotrexate (“ACVBP”) or mitoxantrone, ifosfamide, mitoguazone, teniposide, methotrexate, folinic acid, methylprednisolone, and methotrexate (“VIM3”) (Study 3). A total of 451 patients were randomized to receive subcutaneous filgrastim 230 mcg/m 2 (Study 1), 240 mcg/m 2 (Study 2) or 4 or 5 mcg/kg/day (Study 3) (n = 294) or placebo (n = 157). The patients in these studies were median age 61 (range 29 to 78) years and 64% were male. The ethnicity was 95% Caucasian, 4% African American, and 1% Asian. Table 2. Adverse Reactions in Patients with Cancer Receiving Myelosuppressive Chemotherapy (With ≥ 5% Higher Incidence in Filgrastim Compared to Placebo) System Organ Class Preferred Term Filgrastim (N = 294) Placebo (N = 157) Blood and lymphatic system disorders Thrombocytopenia 38% 29% Gastrointestinal disorders Nausea 43% 32% General disorders and administration site conditions Pyrexia 4 …
Use in Specific Populations
openFDA Drug LabelingUSE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data from published studies, including several observational studies of pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to filgrastim products and those who were unexposed, have not established an association with filgrastim product use during pregnancy and major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes ( see Data ). Reports in the scientific literature have described transplacental passage of filgrastim in pregnant women when administered ≤ 30 hours prior to preterm delivery (≤ 30 weeks gestation). In animal reproduction studies, effects of filgrastim on prenatal development have been studied in rats and rabbits. No malformations were observed in either species. No maternal or fetal effects were observed in pregnant rats at doses up to 58 times the human doses. Filgrastim has been shown to have adverse effects in pregnant rabbits at doses 2 to 10 times higher than the human doses (see Data). The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risks of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Data Human Data Several observational studies based on the Severe Chronic Neutropenia International Registry (SCNIR) described pregnancy outcomes in women with severe chronic neutropenia (SCN) who were exposed to filgrastim products during pregnancy and women with SCN who were unexposed. No major differences were seen between treated and untreated women with respect to pregnancy outcome (including miscarriage and preterm labor), newborn complications (including birth weight), and infections. Methodological limitations of these studies include small sample size and lack of generalizability due to the underlying maternal condition. Animal Data Effects of filgrastim on prenatal development have been studied in rats and rabbits. No malformations were observed in either species. Filgrastim has been shown to have adverse effects in pregnant rabbits at doses 2 to 10 times higher than the human doses. In pregnant rabbits showing signs of maternal toxicity, reduced embryo-fetal survival (at 20 and 80 mcg/kg/day) and increased abortions (at 80 mcg/kg/day) were observed. In pregnant rats, no maternal or fetal effects were observed at doses up to 575 mcg/kg/day, which is approximately 58 times higher than the human dose of 10 mcg/kg/day. Offspring of rats administered filgrastim during the peri-natal and lactation periods exhibited a delay in external differentiation and growth retardation (≥ 20 mcg/kg/day) and slightly reduced survival rate (100 mcg/kg/day). 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There is published literature documenting transfer of filgrastim into human milk. There are a few case reports describing the use of filgrastim in breastfeeding mothers with no adverse effects noted in the infants. There are no data on the effects of filgrastim products on milk production. Other filgrastim products are secreted poorly into breast milk, and filgrastim products are not absorbed orally by neonates. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for RELEUKO and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from RELEUKO or from the underlying maternal condition. 8.4 Pediatric Use RELEUKO prefilled syringe with BD UltraSafe PlusTM Passive Needle Guard may not accurately measure volumes less than 0.3 mL due to the needle spring mechanism design. Therefore, the direct administration of a volume less than 0.3 mL using RELEUKO prefilled syringe is not recommended due to the potential for dosing errors. For direct administration of doses less than 0.3 mL (180 mcg) use RELEUKO single-dose vial. In patients with cancer receiving myelosuppressive …
Mechanism of Action
openFDA Drug Labeling12.1 Mechanism of Action Colony-stimulating factors are glycoproteins which act on hematopoietic cells by binding to specific cell surface receptors and stimulating proliferation‚ differentiation commitment‚ and some end-cell functional activation. Endogenous G-CSF is a lineage-specific colony-stimulating factor that is produced by monocytes‚ fibroblasts, and endothelial cells. G-CSF regulates the production of neutrophils within the bone marrow and affects neutrophil progenitor proliferation‚ differentiation, and selected end-cell functions (including enhanced phagocytic ability‚ priming of the cellular metabolism associated with respiratory burst‚ antibody-dependent killing, and the increased expression of some cell surface antigens). G-CSF is not species-specific and has been shown to have minimal direct in vivo or in vitro effects on the production or activity of hematopoietic cell types other than the neutrophil lineage.
Description
openFDA Drug Labeling11 DESCRIPTION Filgrastim-ayow, a leukocyte growth factor, is a 175 amino acid human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) manufactured by recombinant DNA technology. Filgrastim-ayow is produced by Escherichia coli ( E coli ) bacteria into which has been inserted the human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor gene. Filgrastim-ayow has a molecular weight of 18‚800 daltons. The protein has an amino acid sequence that is identical to the natural sequence predicted from human DNA sequence analysis‚ except for the addition of an N-terminal methionine necessary for expression in E coli . Because filgrastim-ayow is produced in E coli ‚ the product is non-glycosylated and thus differs from G-CSF isolated from a human cell. Kanamycin, 50 mcg/mL is final concentration, is used during the fermentation step of the manufacturing process. Kanamycin is not detectable in the final product. RELEUKO (filgrastim-ayow) injection is a sterile‚ clear‚ colorless‚ preservative-free liquid containing filgrastim-ayow at a specific activity of 1.0 ± 0.6 x 10 8 U/mg (as measured by a cell mitogenesis assay). The product is available in single-dose vials for subcutaneous or intravenous use and prefilled syringes for subcutaneous use. The single-dose vials contain either 300 mcg/mL or 480 mcg/1.6 mL of filgrastim-ayow. The single-dose prefilled syringes contain either 300 mcg/0.5 mL or 480 mcg/0.8 mL of filgrastim-ayow. The RELEUKO drug product has a pH of 4.0. See table below for product composition of each single-dose vial or prefilled syringe. 300 mcg/mL Vial 480 mcg/1.6 mL Vial 300 mcg/0.5 mL Syringe 480 mcg / 0.8 mL Syringe Filgrastim-ayow 300 mcg 480 mcg 300 mcg 480 mcg Acetic acid 0.604 mg 0.966 mg 0.302 mg 0.483 mg Polysorbate 80 0.04 mg 0.064 mg 0.02 mg 0.032 mg Sodium hydroxide 0.056 mg 0.090 mg 0.028 mg 0.045 mg Sorbitol 50 mg 80 mg 25 mg 40 mg Water for Injection, USP q.s. ad quantity sufficient to make. 1 mL 1.6 mL 0.5 mL 0.8 mL
Overdosage
openFDA Drug Labeling10 OVERDOSAGE The maximum tolerated dose of filgrastim products has not been determined. In filgrastim clinical trials of patients with cancer receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy‚ WBC counts > 100‚000/mm 3 have been reported in less than 5% of patients‚ but were not associated with any reported adverse clinical effects. Patients in the BMT studies received up to 138 mcg/kg/day without toxic effects‚ although there was a flattening of the dose response curve above daily doses of greater than 10 mcg/kg/day.
How Supplied / Storage and Handling
openFDA Drug Labeling16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING RELEUKO (filgrastim-ayow) injection is a clear, colorless, preservative-free solution supplied as: Vials Single-dose vials containing 300 mcg/mL of filgrastim-ayow. Dispensing packs of 10 vials (NDC 70121-1569-7). Single-dose vials containing 480 mcg/1.6 mL (300 mcg/mL) of filgrastim-ayow. Dispensing packs of 10 vials (NDC 70121-1571-7). Prefilled Syringes Single-dose, prefilled syringe with 27 gauge, 1/2 inch needle with an UltraSafe Plus TM Needle Guard, containing 300 mcg/0.5 mL of filgrastim-ayow. Carton of one single-dose prefilled syringe (NDC 70121-1568-1) Pack of 10 prefilled syringes (NDC 70121-1568-7). Single-dose, prefilled syringe with 27 gauge, 1/2 inch needle with an UltraSafe Plus TM Needle Guard, containing 480 mcg/0.8 mL of filgrastim-ayow. Carton of one single-dose prefilled syringe (NDC 70121-1570-1) Pack of 10 prefilled syringes (NDC 70121-1570-7). Store RELEUKO refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in the original pack to protect from light. Do not leave RELEUKO in direct sunlight. DO NOT freeze RELEUKO. Avoid shaking. Transport via a pneumatic tube has not been studied.
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: FILGRASTIM. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70121-1568-1 | 70121-1568 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | 1 SYRINGE in 1 BOX (70121-1568-1) / .5 mL in 1 SYRINGE | February 25, 2022 |
| 70121-1568-7 | 70121-1568 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | 10 SYRINGE in 1 BOX (70121-1568-7) / .5 mL in 1 SYRINGE | February 25, 2022 |
| 70121-1569-7 | 70121-1569 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | 10 VIAL in 1 PACKAGE (70121-1569-7) / 1 mL in 1 VIAL | February 25, 2022 |
| 70121-1570-1 | 70121-1570 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | 1 SYRINGE in 1 BOX (70121-1570-1) / .8 mL in 1 SYRINGE | February 25, 2022 |
| 70121-1570-7 | 70121-1570 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | 10 SYRINGE in 1 BOX (70121-1570-7) / .8 mL in 1 SYRINGE | February 25, 2022 |
| 70121-1571-7 | 70121-1571 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | 10 VIAL in 1 PACKAGE (70121-1571-7) / 1.6 mL in 1 VIAL | February 25, 2022 |
| 70121-1568 | 70121-1568 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | — | February 25, 2022 |
| 70121-1569 | 70121-1569 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | — | February 25, 2022 |
| 70121-1570 | 70121-1570 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | — | February 25, 2022 |
| 70121-1571 | 70121-1571 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | — | February 25, 2022 |
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