Epotrend 5000IU Injection
Prescription Required
Uses of Epotrend Injection
Side effects of Epotrend Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Epotrend
- Pain in extremities
- High blood pressure
- Hypersensitivity
How to use Epotrend Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Epotrend Injection works
Epotrend 5000IU Injection is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA). It works by stimulating the bone marrow (soft tissue inside the bones which produces red blood cells) to produce more red blood cells.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Epotrend 5000IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Epotrend 5000IU Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Epotrend 5000IU Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Epotrend 5000IU Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Epotrend 5000IU Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Epotrend 5000IU Injection is recommended.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while the patient is taking this medicine.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while the patient is taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Epotrend 5000IU Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Epotrend 5000IU Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Epotrend Injection?
If you miss a dose of Epotrend 5000IU Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Epotrend 5000IU Injection helps in the treatment of anemia that may have occurred due to chronic kidney disease or cancer chemotherapy.
- It is given as a single injection under your skin.
- Your doctor may get your blood tests done regularly to monitor the levels of hemoglobin, blood cells and electrolytes such as potassium in your blood.
- Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure such as severe headache, problems with your eyesight, nausea, vomiting or fits (seizures).
- Stop taking Epotrend 5000IU Injection and inform your doctor if you develop shortness of breath or skin rash.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA)
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Name: Anthem Biopharma
Address: No 49, Canara Bank Road, Bommasandra Industrial Area, Phase 1, Hosur Road, Bangalore 560 099, Karnataka, India.
Country of origin: India
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