Cytokines (Biotherapy)- prevents the growth of proliferation of cells.

Question 1

Filgrastim/Neupogen

Answer 1

Stimulate WBC production

Question 2

Pegfilgrastim/neulasta

Answer 2

Stimulate WBC production-long acting

Question 3

Darbepoetin/Aranesp

Answer 3

do not give if patient on curative regiment. used to treat anemia, increases red blood cell counts

Question 4

Epoetin alfa/ Procrit

Answer 4

Do not give if patient on curative regiment, helps increase red blood cells

Question 5

Interferon/ roferon-A

Answer 5

Fever, chills, depression, flu like symptoms. regulates reproduction of cells and helps fight viruses

Question 6

Interleukin/ IL-2

Answer 6

Fever, rigors, hypotension, capillary leak syndrome, do not use in line filter, protect from light