It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Epoetin 5000. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Epoetin 5000 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 y...
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Epoetin 5000 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Epoetin 5000 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Epoetin 5000 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Epoetin 5000 is recommended.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while the patient is taking this medicine.
CAUTION
Epoetin 5000 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Epoetin 5000 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Epoetin 5000 5000IU/0.5ml Injection
Introduction
Epoetin 5000 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....
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Uses of Epoetin 5000
Anemia due to chronic kidney disease
Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy
Side effects of Epoetin 5000
Common
High blood pressure
Nausea
Fever
Vomiting
How to use Epoetin 5000
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Epoetin 5000 works
Epoetin 5000 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 Epoetin 5000?
If you miss a dose of Epoetin 5000, please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
Epoetin 5000 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...
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Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure su...
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Stop taking Epoetin 5000 and inform your doctor if you develop shortness of breath or skin rash.
Brief Description
Indication
Anemia associated with Chronic Renal Failure, including patients on dialysis (ESRD) and patients not on dialysis, Anemia in patients with non-myeloid ...
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Adult Dose
Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Anemia
Reduction of need for red blood cell (RBC) transfusion in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Patien...
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Child Dose
Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Anemia
<1 month: Safety and efficacy not established
>1 month: 50 units/kg IV/SC 3 times weekly initially; if pati...
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Contraindication
Uncontrolled hypertension, hypersensitivity to mammalian cell products and human albumin.
Mode of Action
Erythropoietin regulates erythropoiesis by stimulating the differentiation and proliferation of erythroid precursors, stimulating the release of retic...
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Precaution
Erythropoietin should be used with caution in those patients with controlled hypertension, ischaemic vascular disease, history of seizures, or suspect...
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