Name: G-CSF (Filgrastim)
Class: Immunostimulant
Mechanism: Promotes growth & differentiation of granulocyte precursors.
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Toxicity/S.E.s: Bone pain, fever, anti-CSF antibodies.
Utility: Restore hematopoiesis (FDA-approved to treat neutropenia), augment host defenses, esp. after cancer therapy.
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