Eflapegrastim
Also sold as: Rolvedon
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Classification: Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (source: RxClass/NLM)
- efbemalenograstim alfaLeukocyte Growth FactorSame Class
- pegfilgrastimLeukocyte Growth FactorSame Class
- filgrastimLeukocyte Growth FactorSame Class
- sargramostimLeukocyte Growth FactorSame Class
- becaplerminGrowth FactorSame Class
- paliferminGrowth FactorSame Class
- cenegerminGrowth FactorSame Class
- aldesleukinGrowth FactorSame Class
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Drug Information
Mechanism of Action
12.1 Mechanism of Action Eflapegrastim-xnst is a recombinant human granulocyte growth factor that binds to G-CSF receptors on myeloid progenitor cells and neutrophils, triggering signaling pathways that control cell differentiation, proliferation, migration and survival.
Indications & Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Rolvedon is indicated to decrease the incidence of infection, as manifested by febrile neutropenia, in adult patients with non-myeloid malignancies receiving myelosuppressive anti-cancer drugs associated with clinically significant incidence of febrile neutropenia. Limitations of Use Rolvedon is not indicated for the mobilization of peripheral blood progenitor cells for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Rolvedon is a leukocyte growth factor indicated to decrease the incidence of infection, as manifested by febrile neutropenia, in adult patients with non-myeloid malignancies receiving myelosuppressive anti-cancer drugs associated with clinically significant incidence of febrile neutropenia. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use Rolvedon is not indicated for the mobilization of peripheral blood progenitor cells for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. ( 1 )
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Recommended Dose: 13.2 mg administered subcutaneously once per chemotherapy cycle. ( 2.1 ) • Administer approximately 24 hours after cytotoxic chemotherapy. Do not administer within the period from 14 days before to 24 hours after administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of Rolvedon is a single subcutaneous injection of 13.2 mg administered once per chemotherapy cycle. Administer approximately 24 hours after cytotoxic chemotherapy. Do not administer within the period from 14 days before to 24 hours after administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy. 2.2 Administration Rolvedon is administered subcutaneously via a single-dose prefilled syringe. Prior to use‚ take the carton out of the refrigerator and place the sealed blister tray on a clean flat surface for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow the product to reach room temperature. Do not warm up the prefilled syringe in any other way. Discard any prefilled syringe left at room temperature for greater than 72 hours. Do not shake. If Rolvedon is accidentally frozen, do not use. Remove the tray from box and carefully remove the prefilled syringe from the tray. If you drop the prefilled syringe onto a hard surface, do not use it. Use a new syringe for the injection. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Do not administer Rolvedon if discoloration or particulates are observed. Administer the entire contents of the prefilled syringe. If the patient or caregiver misses a dose of Rolvedon, instruct them to contact their healthcare provider. The Rolvedon prefilled syringe does not bear graduation marks and is intended only to deliver the entire contents of the syringe (13.2 mg/0.6 mL) for direct administration. Not made with natural rubber latex.
Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • Splenic rupture [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] • Acute respiratory distress syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] • Serious allergic reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] • Sickle cell crisis in patients with sickle cell disorders [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] • Glomerulonephritis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] • Leukocytosis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] • Thrombocytopenia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] • Capillary leak syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] • Potential for tumor growth stimulatory effects on malignant cells [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] • Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in Patients with Breast and Lung Cancer [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )] • Aortitis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.11 )] • Nuclear Imaging [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.12 )] The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) are fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, bone pain, headache, pyrexia, anemia, rash, myalgia, arthralgia, and back pain. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact 1-800-518-1084 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. The safety of Rolvedon was evaluated in Study 1 and Study 2 [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. Patients with early-stage breast cancer received Rolvedon 13.2 mg by subcutaneous injection (n=314) or pegfilgrastim 6 mg by subcutaneous injection (n=326) on Day 2 of each cycle after docetaxel 75 mg/m 2 and cyclophosphamide 600 mg/m 2 (TC) chemotherapy. Among patients receiving Rolvedon, a total of 272 patients received four 21-day treatment cycles. The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, bone pain, headache, pyrexia, anemia, rash, myalgia, arthralgia, and back pain. Table 1 summarizes the adverse reactions that occurred in Studies 1 and 2. Table 1. Common Adverse Reactions with a Frequency of ≥10% Through Week 14 in Patients with Early-Stage Breast Cancer in Study 1 and Study 2 Adverse Reaction Rolvedon (N = 314) % Pegfilgrastim** (N=326) % *Grouped Terms **Study 1 and Study 2 were not designed to evaluate meaningful comparisons of the incidence of adverse reactions in the Rolvedon and the pegfilgrastim treatment groups. Fatigue * 181 (58%) 192 (59%) Nausea 162 (52%) 166 (51%) Diarrhea 125 (40%) 126 (39%) Bone pain 119 (38%) 121 (37%) Headache * 92 (29%) 90 (28%) Pyrexia * 87 (28%) 84 (26%) Anemia * 77 (25%) 52 (16%) Rash * 77 (25%) 99 (30%) Myalgia 69 (22%) 49 (15%) Arthralgia 66 (21%) 48 (15%) Back pain * 63 (20%) 55 (17%) Decreased appetite 61 (19%) 50 (15%) Peripheral edema * 57 (18%) 53 (16%) Abdominal pain * 53 (17%) 67 (21%) Dizziness * 50 (16%) 38 (12%) Dyspnea * 49 (16%) 44 (13%) Cough * 48 (15%) 51 (16%) Thrombocytopenia * 44 (14%) 17 (5%) Pain 37 (12%) 42 (13%) Pain in extremity 36 (11%) 42 (13%) Local administration reactions * 34 (11%) 27 (8%) Flushing 32 (10%) 27 (8%) Permanent discontinuation due to an adverse reaction occurred in 4% of patients who received Rolvedon. The adverse reaction requiring permanent discontinuation in 3 patients who received Rolvedon was rash.
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Rolvedon is contraindicated in patients with a history of serious allergic reactions to eflapegrastim, pegfilgrastim, or filgrastim products. Reactions may include anaphylaxis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] . Patients with a history of serious allergic reactions to human granulocyte colony-stimulating factors such as eflapegrastim, pegfilgrastim or filgrastim products. ( 4 )
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Data sourced from RxNorm (NLM/NIH), FDA Orange Book, OpenFDA, DailyMed. Last updated: 2026-03-02.