Generic
name: Erythropoietin Injection
Brand name: Epogen, Procrit, and Eprex
Description
Erythropoietin is a type of protein that occurs naturally in the body.
EPOETIN ALFA is a man-made form of erythropoietin, which stimulates the
production of red blood cells. Our red blood cells contain haemoglobin,
which carries oxygen around the body. If your haemoglobin level falls too
low after treatment with certain types of chemotherapy or radiotherapy, your
doctor may recommend a course of erythropoietin.
Appearance :
It is a colourless fluid in a small glass bottle or a pre-filled syringe.
Uses
- It stimulates the bone marrow to make red blood cells.
- It is sometimes given as an alternative to a blood transfusion.
How to use \ dosage ?
Erythropoietin is normally given by an injection under the skin
(subcutaneously), most often in the thigh or abdomen. It can be given from
once a day, to one injection every three weeks, depending on the type of
erythropoietin used and on advice from your doctor. Follow the directions
exactly. Do not shake the solution before you withdraw a dose.
Safety tips
Your consultant must know if you have the following conditions :
- Serious high blood pressure patients beyond control
- Hypertensive encephalopathy is there
- Leukemia
- Heart disease, such as angina or heart failure
- Enlarged spleen
- Over-active parathyroid gland
- Sickle cell disease
- Breast-feeding
- Cystic fibrosis
Common side effects
Effects are
- Weakness
- Flu like symptoms
- Tiredness
- Headache
- Joint pain
- Skin irritation at the injection site
- Poor appetite
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Chest pain
Disclaimer:The above information is for general
understanding of the visitor. Please consult a registered medical
practitioner before taking the aforesaid medicine.
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