Nivestym Injection and Perseris injection

• Generic Name: filgrastim
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Neupogen, Neupogen SingleJect, Nivestym, Zarxio

Nivestym is a man-made form of a protein that stimulates the growth of white blood cells in your body. White blood cells help your body fight against infection.

Nivestym is used to treat neutropenia, a lack of certain white blood cells caused by cancer, bone marrow transplant, receiving chemotherapy, or by other conditions.

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

• Generic Name: risperidone
• Dosage Forms: extended-release injectable suspension
• Other Brand Names: Perseris, Risperdal Consta, Risperdal, Risperdal Consta, Risperdal M-Tab

Perseris is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain.

Perseris is used to treat schizophrenia and symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depression).

Perseris is sometimes given with lithium or valproate (Depakene).

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