What is Filgrastim-Ayow?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• History of blood diseases, such as sickle cell anemia
• Kidney disease
• Recent or ongoing radiation
• An unusual or allergic reaction to filgrastim, pegfilgrastim, latex, rubber, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• Breast-feeding

This medication is injected under the skin or into a vein. It is usually given by your care team in a hospital or clinic setting. It may be given at home. If you get this medication at home, you will be taught how to prepare and give it. Use exactly as directed. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop.

It is important that you put your used needles and syringes in a special sharps container. Do not put them in a trash can. If you do not have a sharps container, call your pharmacist or care team to get one.

This medication comes with INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE. Ask your pharmacist for directions on how to use this medication. Read the information carefully. Talk to your pharmacist or care team if you have questions.

Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be prescribed for children for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

It is important not to miss any doses. Talk to your care team about what to do if you miss a dose.

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

Keep this medication in the original packaging until you are ready to take it. Protect from light. See product for storage information. Each product may have different instructions. Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.

To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:

• Take the medication to a medications take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
• If you cannot return the medication, ask your pharmacist or care team how to get rid of this medication safely.