Erypro 10000IU Injection
Brand Name | Erypro 10000IU Injection |
Salt Composition |
Recombinant human erythropoietin alfa (10000IU) |
Strength | 10000IU |
Product Form | Injection |
Pack | 1 Injection in prefilled syringe |
Storage | Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze |
Category |
Anaemia |
SubCategory |
Anaemia |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Biocon |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Biocon, 20th KM, Hosur Road, Electronic City, Bangalore, India - 560 100 |
You Save : Rs.143.10 Inclusive of all taxes
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Erythropoietin
- It is contraindicated to use this medicine in patients with uncontrolled hypertension
- Pure red cell aplasia begins after the treatment with Erythropoietin alfa
- It is contraindicated to use this medicine in cancer patients whose anemia is caused by other than chemotherapy
- Hypertension
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Chest pain
- Injection site reaction
- Muscle spasm
- Seizures
- Can Erypro injection affect blood pressure?
- How long does it take for an Erypro injection to start working?
- Is Erypro injection safe to use?
- The use of this medicine increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events including strokes and thromboembolic events
- Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with porphyria, sickle cell anemia, and thalassemia
- Severe anemia and low reticulocyte count develop during treatment
- The use of this medicine increases the risk of seizures in patients with chronic kidney diseases and tumor progression in patients with cancer.
- Increased mortality, myocardial infarction, stroke, thromboembolism angioedema. bronchospasm, skin rash, and urticaria were reported
- You are not responding to the treatment
- You have experienced any allergic reactions like rashes and itching
- You have a receiving any concomitant medication and disease
- You develop shortness of breath
- Stored at 2-8°C in the refrigerator.
- Do not freeze
- Protect from light and heat.
- Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
- Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.
- Erypro 10000IU injection contains Erythropoietin alfa 10000IU a hematopoietic growth factor used in the treatment of anemia that occurs due to chronic kidney disease and cancer chemotherapy and in patients who are taking medicine to treat HIV.
- It produces its action by producing red blood cells by stimulating bone marrow.
- Your doctor will do a blood test regularly to monitor the level of hemoglobin, blood cells, and electrolytes such as potassium
- Inform your doctor if you have experienced shortness of breath or skin rash
Medical Description of Erypro 10000IU Injection
Erypro 10000IU injection contains Erythropoietin alfa 10000IU a hematopoietic growth factor used in the treatment of anemia that occurs due to chronic kidney disease and cancer chemotherapy and in patients who are taking medicine to treat HIV. It produces its action by producing red blood cells by stimulating bone marrow.
Erypro 10000IU Injection Uses
It is used in the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease and cancer chemotherapy
Erypro 10000IU Injection Benefits
Anemia due to chronic kidney diseases:
Chronic kidney disease is a loss of kidney function over a long period and this leads to anemia. Anemia occurs when your body does not have sufficient red blood cells to carry oxygen around the body. The use of this medicine boosts red blood cells and helps to reduce the symptoms of anemia such as tiredness and weakness.
Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy:
Chemotherapy causes many side effects one of the major side effects is anemia. The use of this medicine boosts the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow and controls the hemoglobin level in the blood.
Erypro 10000IU Injection Indication
The Erypro 10000IU injection is prescribed for the following indications to anemia due to chronic kidney disease and cancer chemotherapy
Mechanism of action of Erypro 10000IU Injection
Erypro 10000IU injection contains Erythropoietin alfa a hematopoietic growth factor that produces its action by boosting the bone marrow, which produces red blood cells.
How Erypro 10000IU Injection works
Erypro 10000IU injection contains Erythropoietin alfa 40mcg a hematopoietic growth factor that produces its action by boosting the bone marrow, which produces red blood cells.
Erypro 10000IU Injection Contraindication
Erypro 10000IU Injection Side Effects
FAQs for Erypro 10000IU Injection
Yes, the use of this medicine can affect your blood pressure. Kindly monitor your blood pressure level while you are receiving this medicine. Stop the medicine if the blood pressure remains uncontrolled.
After 2-6 weeks of starting using this medicine, you can notice an increase in the count of red blood cells.
It is a medicine that needs to be used very carefully because the use of this medicine may lead to serious side effects and even death of the patients. So without consulting with a doctor do not take this medicine.
Precautions and general warning of Erypro 10000IU Injection
Alcohol
It is not clear that consuming alcohol is safe while you are receiving this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Driving or operating machinery
It is considered safe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it does not affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Pregnancy
It is considered unsafe during pregnancy it may produce harmful effects on the fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Breast Feeding
The use of this medicine is considered safe during breastfeeding because it does not excrete via breast milk. Kindly consult with your doctor
Kidney Problem
It is considered safe to use this medicine in patients with renal impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with severe liver impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Erypro 10000IU Injection
It is injected by a health care professional in doctor clinics, and hospitals. Use the injection as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine when you feel better kindly consult together with your doctor.
Use of Erypro 10000IU Injection in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Erypro 10000IU Injection in children
Safety and efficacy were not established in children who are below 1 month old. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Erypro 10000IU Injection in Elderly Patients
Erypro 10000IU injection should be used with caution in patients in an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.
Other general warnings
Talk to your doctor if
General instructions
Erythropoietin alfa 10000IU is a hematopoietic growth factor used in the treatment of anemia that occurs due to chronic kidney disease and cancer chemotherapy and in patients who are taking medicine to treat HIV. It produces its action by producing red blood cells by stimulating bone marrow.
Drug Interaction of Erypro 10000IU Injection
Drug-Drug Interaction
Cyclosporine + Erythropoietin alfa
Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this medicine increases the blood pressure
Dichlorphenamide + Erythropoietin alfa
Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this medicine increases the serum potassium level
Methyltestosterone + Erythropoietin alfa
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of methyltestosterone increases the effect of erythropoietin by pharmacodynamic synergism.
Drug-Food Interaction
No data is available kindly consult with your doctor
Drug-Disease Interaction
Seizures
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with a history of seizures because the use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents increases the risk of seizures in patients who are with chronic renal failure.
Hemodialysis
The use of an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent increases the hematocrit and decreases plasma volume. During hemodialysis patients may need increased anticoagulation with heparin to prevent clotting.
Hypertension:
The use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents is contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled hypertension because the use of this medicine may cause an increase in blood pressure levels.
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose on this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
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