Rojuzda 75mg Injection
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Product introduction
Rojuzda 75mg Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of transfusion-dependent anemia. It helps treat anemia in conditions where patients need frequent blood transfusions due to low red blood cell count. It helps increase red blood cell production and reduces the need for blood transfusions.
Rojuzda 75mg Injection is administered as an injection under your skin (subcutaneous) in the upper arm, thigh, or stomach (abdomen). Get it administered in the exact dose and duration prescribed by your doctor, and continue getting the injection for as long as your doctor prescribes it. The doctor may also monitor your hemoglobin level regularly to check if your condition has improved.
Some common side effects of this medicine include tiredness, headache, muscle or bone pain, joint pain, dizziness, nausea, and diarrhea. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects get worse or bother you. This medicine may also cause fertility problems in females; hence, talk to your doctor if this is a concern for you.
Before getting a Rojuzda 75mg Injection injection, let your doctor know if you have or have had blood clots. Also inform them if you have any medical conditions such as liver, kidney, or spleen diseases, or high blood pressure. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should also consult their doctors before taking this medicine.
Rojuzda 75mg Injection is administered as an injection under your skin (subcutaneous) in the upper arm, thigh, or stomach (abdomen). Get it administered in the exact dose and duration prescribed by your doctor, and continue getting the injection for as long as your doctor prescribes it. The doctor may also monitor your hemoglobin level regularly to check if your condition has improved.
Some common side effects of this medicine include tiredness, headache, muscle or bone pain, joint pain, dizziness, nausea, and diarrhea. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects get worse or bother you. This medicine may also cause fertility problems in females; hence, talk to your doctor if this is a concern for you.
Before getting a Rojuzda 75mg Injection injection, let your doctor know if you have or have had blood clots. Also inform them if you have any medical conditions such as liver, kidney, or spleen diseases, or high blood pressure. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should also consult their doctors before taking this medicine.
Uses of Rojuzda Injection
Benefits of Rojuzda Injection
In Treatment of Transfusion-dependent Anemia
Transfusion-dependent anemia is a condition where individuals require regular blood transfusions to maintain their hemoglobin levels due to an underlying blood disorder. Treatment involves giving blood transfusions to replace deficient red blood cells.
Rojuzda 75mg Injection helps improve red blood cell production and function, thereby reducing the need for frequent blood transfusions in patients with transfusion-dependent anemia. This way it improves and enhances the quality of life and reduces the burden of transfusions in individuals with these conditions.
Rojuzda 75mg Injection helps improve red blood cell production and function, thereby reducing the need for frequent blood transfusions in patients with transfusion-dependent anemia. This way it improves and enhances the quality of life and reduces the burden of transfusions in individuals with these conditions.
Side effects of Rojuzda 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 Rojuzda
- Tiredness
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Bone pain
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Joint pain
- Cough
- Abdominal pain
- Breathing problems
- Allergic reaction
How to use Rojuzda Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Rojuzda Injection works
Rojuzda 75mg Injection treats anemia in certain medical conditions by stimulating red blood cell production and improving hemoglobin levels. This injection works by targeting specific proteins involved in the regulation of erythropoiesis, the process of red blood cell production.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rojuzda 75mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rojuzda 75mg 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rojuzda 75mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Rojuzda 75mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Rojuzda 75mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rojuzda 75mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Rojuzda 75mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Rojuzda Injection?
If you miss a dose of Rojuzda 75mg Injection, consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Rojuzda 75mg Injection is a prescription medicine used to treat anemia.
- Rojuzda 75mg Injection is not for use as a substitute for RBC transfusions in people who need immediate treatment for anemia.
- Before receiving Rojuzda 75mg Injection, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions.
- Your doctor may adjust your dose or stop treatment depending on how you respond to this medicine.
- Rojuzda 75mg Injection may cause fertility problems in females. Talk to your doctor if this is a concern for you.
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Chemical Class
Peptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
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Country of origin: India
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