Nivestym

Nivestym, a man-made version of a certain natural substance made in your body, is a prescription medication used to prevent infections in patients receiving chemotherapy, undergoing bone marrow transplants or have low neutrophil counts caused by other conditions.

Nivestym belongs to a group of drugs called colony stimulating factors which work by stimulating the growth of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell important in the body's fight against infection.

This medication comes in injectable forms to be given directly into a vein (IV) or under the skin (subcutaneously) by a healthcare professional. It can be also given at home by you or your caregiver.

Common side effects include aching in the bones and muscles, nausea and fever. Nivestym can also cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Nivestym affects you.