Epotin
Epotin Products are primarily used for
Anemia due to chronic kidney disease, Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy
About Epotin Products
Uses of Epotin Products
Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Alfa is used in the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease and anemia due to chemotherapy.
Epotin Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Epotin are High blood pressure, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Rash, Joint pain, Headache, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Chills, Cough, Bone pain, Muscle spasm, Dizziness, Vascular occlusion, Injection site irritation, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Weight loss, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Increased glucose level in blood, Blood clot in the blood vessels.
How Epotin Products work
Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Alfa 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.
Patient Concerns about Epotin Products
Frequently asked questions about Epotin Products
Frequently asked questions about Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Alfa
Q. How should Epotin 40000IU Injection be stored?
In the hospital, pre-filled syringes are stored unopened in a refrigerator between 2 and 8 ℃. If you are using this medicine at home, it is important that the pre-filled syringe is stored in your refrigerator. Do not store it in the freezer. Allow the pre-filled syringe to reach room temperature prior to using it. This usually takes between 15 and 30 minutes. Epotin 40000IU Injection pre-filled syringes that are being used or about to be used can be kept at room temperature (not above 25°C) for a maximum single period of 7 days. Keep these pre-filled syringes away from children and protected from light.
Q. What to do if you use too much Epotin 40000IU Injection?
Tell the doctor or nurse immediately if you think too much Epotin 40000IU Injection has been injected.
Q. When should Epotin 40000IU Injection not be used?
Epotin 40000IU Injection should not be used if the solution is clouded or you can see particles floating in it or if the medicine has expired. Refer to the expiry date on the label. You should also not use the medicine if you know or think that it may have been accidentally frozen or if there has been a refrigerator failure.
Q. Can Epotin 40000IU Injection be used in children?
Yes, Epotin 40000IU Injection is used to treat anemia caused due to chronic kidney disease in children who are above 1 year of age. The effectiveness of Epotin 40000IU Injection and side effects seen in children are similar to adults.
Q. Can Epotin 40000IU Injection affect blood pressure?
Yes, Epotin 40000IU Injection can affect blood pressure. During initial therapy with Epotin 40000IU Injection, blood pressure should be monitored and those who have high blood pressure should take appropriate measures to control blood pressure. Your doctor may stop Epotin 40000IU Injection if the blood pressure remains uncontrolled.