Oprelvekin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Neumega, interleukin-11, recombinant, rIL-11
CategoryDescriptionOprelvekin (oh-PREL-ve-kin) is a synthetic (man-made) version of a
substance called interleukin-11. Naturally occurring interleukin-11 is produced
by bone marrow cells in the body and helps to make platelets, which are necessary
for proper clotting of blood. Oprelvekin is used to help prevent low platelet
counts caused by treatment with some cancer medicines.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage form(s):
Parenteral
-
Injection (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
Other commonly used names are interleukin-11,
recombinant
; and rIL-11
.
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