FILGRASTIM, G-CSF (fil GRA stim) is a granulocyte colony-stimulating factor that stimulates the growth of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell (WBC) important in the body's fight against infection.
The hypothalamus, a part of the brain, is responsible for many hormones. Understanding these brainy hormones will help you take control of your body and your health. The hypothalamus produces hormones that control the production of hormones in the pituitary gland.
The hypothalamus is also closely related to the pituitary gland, which makes and sends other important hormones around the body. Together, the hypothalamus and pituitary gland work to control the entire endocrine system, the glands that produce many hormones of the body.