Are you asking about injectable treatments available for MDS? There are a few types of shots (injections) that may be used as part of an MDS treatment plan.
Growth Factor Injections
These help the body produce more of its own blood cells:
- Red blood cell boosters – Epogen (epoetin) or Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa)
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Are you asking about injectable treatments available for MDS? There are a few types of shots (injections) that may be used as part of an MDS treatment plan.
Growth Factor Injections
These help the body produce more of its own blood cells:
- Red blood cell boosters – Epogen (epoetin) or Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa)
- White blood cell boosters – Neupogen (filgrastim), Neulasta (pegfilgrastim), or Leukine (sargramostim)
- Platelet boosters – Nplate (romiplostim), Promacta (eltrombopag), or Neumega (oprelvekin)
Chemotherapy Injections
Some chemo drugs for MDS are given as injections or infusions, such as Dacogen (decitabine) and Onureg (azacitidine).
Immunosuppressant Injections
Atgam (anti-thymocyte globulin) is another injectable option that may help in certain cases. The right injection-based treatment really depends on your specific type of MDS, your risk score, and your overall health. It's worth having a detailed conversation with your doctor about which option might be the best fit for you.
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