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| Brand | INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. |
| Prescription required | Yes |
Epofit 5000IU Injection
Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Alfa (5000IU)
Description
Epofit 5000IU injection contains active components such as Recombinant human erythropoietin alfa/epoetin alfa. It is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs). This medication treats anemia caused by chronic kidney disease (CKD), cancer chemotherapy, or HIV infection treatment with zidovudine. It also reduces the need for red blood cell transfusions in patients at high risk for blood loss due to planned surgery or other procedures.Benefits
In Treatment of Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy Anemia is a condition where your body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body. Epofit 5000IU Injection is a man-made protein that works by stimulating the bone marrow (soft tissue inside the bones) to produce more red blood cells. The natural human form of this protein may be reduced when you are having chemotherapy to treat some types of cancer. An injection of the medicine can reduce the need to have a blood transfusion. You may also be given iron supplements to make the treatment more effective. In Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease Epofit 5000IU Injection is a man-made protein that helps your bone marrow to produce more red blood cells. It is used to treat anemia which is caused by kidney disease in adults and children who are on dialysis. Anemia is a condition where your body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body. This medicine helps reduce weakness and tiredness that you may be experiencing due to anemia. The injection is usually given by a doctor after a dialysis treatment.How to Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.Specification
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.Side Effects
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 Epofit 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)Esta informação é apenas para referência. Consulte um profissional de saúde antes de usar qualquer medicamento.