Simon Bolivar (1783-1830) was the greatest leader of Latin America's independence movement from Spain. A superb general and a charismatic politician, he not only drove the Spanish from northern South America but also was instrumental in the early formative years of the republics that sprang up once the Spanish had gone.
FDA Approves Zarxio. Zarxio is the first biosimilar to be approved in the United States. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zarxio (filgrastim-sndz), a leukocyte growth factor biosimilar to the reference product Neupogen. It is indicated for the treatment of neutropenia associated with chemotherapy and all other indications included in the reference product's label.
Tell your healthcare provider about all prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal medications you are taking before beginning treatment with Zarxio. Also, talk to your healthcare provider about your complete medical history, especially if you have a sickle cell disorder, if you have a problem with your kidneys, if you are receiving radiation therapy, or if you are allergic to latex.