How long does pegfilgrastim last in the body? Understanding its unique self-regulating clearance
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Unlike many drugs with a fixed elimination rate, the duration of pegfilgrastim in the body is self-regulating, with a variable half-life of 15 to 80 hours after a subcutaneous injection. This unique mechanism is the key to understanding how long does pegfilgrastim last in the body and why it is administered just once per chemotherapy cycle.
