Filgrastim Injection and Triptodur

• Generic Name: filgrastim
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Neupogen, Neupogen SingleJect, Nivestym, Zarxio

• It is used to lower the chance of getting an infection in people with bone marrow problems caused by chemo.
• It is used to raise the number of white blood cells in certain patients.
• It is used in patients who have been exposed to certain doses of radiation.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: triptorelin
• Dosage Forms: extended-release injection
• Other Brand Names: Trelstar, Triptodur, Trelstar Depot, Trelstar LA, Trelstar LA Mixject, Trelstar Depot Mixject, Trelstar Mixject

Triptodur is a man-made form of a hormone that regulates many processes in the body.

The Trelstar brand of triptorelin is used in men to treat the symptoms of prostate cancer. Trelstar treats only the symptoms of prostate cancer and does not treat the cancer itself.

The Triptodur brand of triptorelin is used to treat precocious puberty in boys and girls who are at least 2 years old.

Triptodur may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.