It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dipoetin 60. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dipoetin 60 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dipoetin 60 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE
Dipoetin 60 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dipoetin 60 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Dipoetin 60 is recommended.
CAUTION
Dipoetin 60 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dipoetin 60 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Dipoetin 60 60mcg/.3ml injection
Introduction
Dipoetin 60 is used in the treatment of anemia that may have occurred due to chronic kidney disease or chemotherapy. It works by stimulating the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells.
Dipoetin 60 is a medicine that needs to be used with utmost ... Show more
Uses of Dipoetin 60
Anemia due to chronic kidney disease
Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy
Side effects of Dipoetin 60
Common
High blood pressure
Hypersensitivity
How to use Dipoetin 60
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Dipoetin 60 works
Dipoetin 60 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.
What if you forget to take Dipoetin 60?
If you miss a dose of Dipoetin 60, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Dipoetin 60 helps in the treatment of anemia that may have occurred due to chronic kidney disease or cancer chemotherapy.
It is given as a single injection under your skin.
Your doctor may get your blood tests done regularly to monitor the levels of hemoglobin, blood cells and electrolytes such as potassium in y ... Show more
Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure su ... Show more
Stop taking Dipoetin 60 and inform your doctor if you develop shortness of breath or skin rash.
Brief Description
Indication
Anaemia of chronic renal failure, Anaemia in chemotherapy patients
Adult Dose
Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Anemia
CKD not on dialysis
Recommended starting dose: 0.45 mcg/kg IV/SC q4weeks
Consider initiating ESA treat ... Show more
Child Dose
Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Anemia
Initiate treatment when the hemoglobin level is <10 g/dL
If the hemoglobin level approaches or exceeds 12 g ... Show more
Renal Dose
Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Anemia
CKD not on dialysis
Recommended starting dose: 0.45 mcg/kg IV/SC q4weeks
Consider initiating ESA treat ... Show more
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity, uncontrolled hypertension.
Mode of Action
Darbepoetin alfa is a biosynthetic form of erythropoietin. Recombinant human erythropoietin with sialic acid additions to enhance stability; stimulate ... Show more
Precaution
Hypertension; history of seizures; hepatic impairment; sickle cell anaemia; sudden stabing migraine-like pain (warning sign of hypotensive crisis); ex ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Cancer patients
Fatigue (33%),Diarrhea (22%),Edema (21%),Fever (19%),Dizziness (14%),Arthralgia (13%),Headache (12%),Death (10%)
Chronic ren ... Show more
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy
Limited available data on pregnant women are insufficient to determine a drug-associated risk of major birth defects or miscarriage; in ani ... Show more
Interaction
Antagonism of hypotensive effect and increased risk of hyperkalemia with ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Ethanol.
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