How is Neupogen® typically given (administered)?
Neupogen® is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous) or rarely into a vein (intravenous). Some patients will be allowed to give themselves injections of Neupogen® at home.How are patients typically monitored? Patients will usually have scheduled meetings with their healthcare provider while they are being treated with Neupogen®. Typically, blood will be drawn to check levels of blood cells.Patients will also be monitored for allergic-type reactions to Neupogen®, although this is uncommon. Patients experiencing skin abnormalities, difficulty in breathing, wheezing, facial swelling, rapid heart rate or dizziness should contact their healthcare provider immediately. Patients’ lung function will also be monitored, as Neupogen® may cause respiratory distress. If patients experience fever and difficulty breathing, they should tell their healthcare provider immediately. In addition, an uncommon side effect that may occur with treatment with Neupogen® is splenic rupture. Patients e
