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How to Take Oprelvekin and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider under the skin.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult- SC- The recommended dose is 50 µg/kg given once daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Oprelvekin

This medication is an interleukin, prescribed for severe thrombocytopenia caused by certain chemotherapy treatments.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Oprelvekin

International :

Neumega

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

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