Cosela
Used for Chemotherapy Side Effects
Used for Chemotherapy Side Effects
Cosela (trilaciclib) is a medication that's used to prevent low blood cell counts from certain anticancer medications. It's given to people with extensive-stage, small-cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) before chemotherapy to help protect the bone marrow from getting damaged. You'll likely receive Cosela (trilaciclib) at an infusion center, and it's only available as a brand medication, so it might be expensive.
What is Cosela (trilaciclib)?
What is Cosela (trilaciclib) used for?
- Prevents low blood cell counts from chemotherapy regimens with platinum medications and etoposide (Toposar), or with topotecan (Hycamtin), in people with extensive-stage, small-cell lung cancer
Drug facts
| Common Brands | Cosela |
|---|---|
| Drug Class | Kinase inhibitor |
| Controlled Substance Classification | Not a controlled medication |
| Generic Status | No lower-cost generic available |
| Availability | Prescription only |
