Eporise Injection (Recombinant Erythropoietin Alfa)
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | India |
|---|---|
| DOSAGE FORM | Injection |
| GENERIC NAME | Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Alfa |
| INDICATION | Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease |
| PACKAGING | 1 ml in 1 vial |
| MANUFACTURER | Wockhardt Ltd |
| COMPOSITION | Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Alfa (4000IU, 2000IU, 10000IU |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Eporise Injection is a medicine that helps your bone marrow to produce more red blood cells. It is used to treat a type of anemia caused by kidney disease. It is also used to treat anemia caused by cancer chemotherapy and by taking medicines to treat HIV.
It is given by injection either under the skin or into a vein which will be decided by your doctor. Usually, the injections are given by a nurse or doctor. The dose depends on your body weight and the cause of your anemia. Iron supplements both before and during treatment may make this treatment more effective. It needs to be stored in a fridge but used at room temperature.
The most common side effects of taking this medicine include nausea, vomiting, fever, and increased blood pressure. It may also cause flu-like symptoms such as headache, tiredness, dizziness and aches and pains. These side effects are most common at the start of treatment but if they persist your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. Tell your doctor straight away if you get any serious side effects, including seizures (fits). Sometimes this medicine can cause serious blood clots that need urgent medical attention.
Before using it you should tell your doctor if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, or gout (disease of joint pain). You should also tell him/her what other medicines you are taking in case they affect this treatment. Your blood pressure should be checked often during this treatment by you or your doctor. You may also need other regular medical tests to be sure this medicine is not causing harmful effects. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
USES OF EPORISE INJ
- Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease,
- Treatment of Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy
BENEFITS OF EPORISE INJ
In Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease
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Regulatory Considerations for Erythropoietin Injection
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SIDE EFFECTS OF EPORISE INJECTION
Common side effects of Eporise
- 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 TO USE EPORISE INJECTION
HOW EPORISE INJECTION WORKS
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
Pregnancy
Breast feeding
Driving
Kidney
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while the patient is taking this medicine.
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