Can Neulasta be administered at home?

Can Neulasta be administered at home?

With Onpro®, patients can receive Neulasta® at home so they don’t have to go back to the doctor on the day after chemo. Staying at home can also reduce the risk of coming into contact with viral infections.

What is Neulasta delivery kit?

The Neulasta Delivery Kit includes a single-use pre-filled syringe co-packaged with the new On-body Injector for Neulasta. The Neulasta Delivery Kit provides an option for patients who would not need to return to the hospital or clinic the day after chemotherapy for anything besides their Neulasta injection.

How do you apply Neulasta?

Attach the on-body injector to the back of patient’s upper arm or abdomen. The on-body injector will deploy the cannula in three minutes, even if not applied to the patient. If not on patient’s body in three minutes, do not use the on-body Injector. Start again with a new Neulasta Onpro kit.

Where is Neulasta placed?

Neulasta is given as an injection under your skin (subcutaneous injection) by a healthcare provider.

How long does bone pain last after Neulasta?

For most people, it starts within 2 days of receiving the drug. The duration of bone pain from Neulasta is usually 2 to 4 days. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are usually effective in preventing or relieving bone pain from Neulasta.

When was Neulasta approved?

Approval Date: 1/31/2002.

How long has Neulasta been on the market?

Amgen’s Neulasta is a treatment that is used to help cancer patients on chemotherapy fight off infections. It is a blockbuster biologic medicine that has been on the U.S. and European markets since 2002.

Can Neulasta get wet?

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. avoid using soap near or on the on-body injector.