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Generic: Epoetin alfa (Recombinant Human Erythropoietin)
Safety Advices
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Eprex. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Eprex 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
Eprex is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Eprex may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Eprex is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Eprex is recommended.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while the patient is taking this medicine.
CAUTION
Eprex should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Eprex may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Eprex 10000IU Injection
Introduction
Eprex 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. Eprex 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...
... Show moreUses of Eprex
- Anemia due to chronic kidney disease
- Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy
Side effects of Eprex
Common
- High blood pressure
- Nausea
- Fever
- Vomiting
How to use Eprex
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Eprex works
Eprex 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 Eprex?
If you miss a dose of Eprex, please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Eprex 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 your blood.
- Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure such as severe headache, problems with your eyesight, nausea, vomiting or fits (seizures).
- Stop taking Eprex and inform your doctor if you develop shortness of breath or skin rash.
Brief Description
Indication
Anaemia of chronic renal failure, Anaemia in zidovudine-treated HIV-infected patients, Anemia related to non-myeloid malignant disease chemotherapy, To reduce the need for allogenic blood tranfusion, Anaemia of prematurity.
Adult Dose
Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Anemia Reduction of need for red blood cell (RBC) transfusion in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) Patient not on dialysis: 50-100 units/kg IV/SC 3 times weekly initially Initiate only when (1) hemoglobin level 10 g/dL, reduce or interrupt dose and use lowest dose sufficient to reduce need for RBC transfusion Patient on dialysis: 50-100 units/kg IV 3 times weekly initially Initiate when hemoglobin level 2 months 150 units/kg IV/SC 3 times weekly initially; alternatively, 40,000 units SC once weekly until completion of chemotherapy course Preparation for Surgery With High Risk of Blood Loss Reduction of need...
... Show moreChild Dose
Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Anemia
1 month: 50 units/kg IV/SC 3 times weekly initially; if patient on dialysis, IV route recommended
Initiate when hemoglobin level <10 g/dL; if hemoglobin level approaches or exceeds 11 g/dL, reduce or interrupt dose
Prematurity-Related Anemia
25-100 units/kg SC 3 times weekly or 200-400 units/kg SC/IV q24-48hr for 2-6 weeks
Zidovudine-Related Anemia
<8 months: Safety and efficacy not established
8 months-17 years: 50-400 units/kg SC/IV 2-3 times weekly
Chemotherapy-Related Anemia
<5 years: Safety and efficacy not established
5-18 years: 600 units/kg IV once weekly; not to exceed 40,000 units
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to albumin (human) or mammalian cell-derived products; uncontrolled hypertension.
Mode of Action
Epoetin alfa stimulates the differentiation and proliferation of erythroid precursors, release of reticulocytes into the circulation and synthesis of cellular Hb thus regulating erythropoiesis.
Precaution
Hypertension; history of seizures; thrombocytosis; chronic liver failure; poor renal function; ischaemic vascular disease; malignant tumours. Increased risk of thrombotic events. Monitor BP during treatment. Regularly monitor platelet counts and serum-potassium concentration. Iron deficiency, infection or inflammatory disorders, haemolysis, or aluminium intoxication will reduce efficacy. Proper dosage control is required to prevent to rapid increase in the haematocrit and haemoglobin levels. Pregnancy; lactation.
Lactation: Unknown whether drug is excreted in breast milk; use with caution; avoid administering multidose vials
Side Effect
>10%
Pyrexia (10-42%),Nausea (11-35%),Hypertension (14-27%),Cough (4-26%),Vomiting (12-28%),Pruritus (12-21%),Rash (2-19%),Headache (5-18%),Arthralgias (10-16%)
1-10%
Arthralgia (10%),Myalgia (10%),Stomatitis (10%),Diarrhea (9%),Dizziness (9%),Edema (9%),Fatigue (9%),Weight decrease (9%),Medical device malfunction (artificial kidney clotting during dialysis) (8%),Vascular occlusion (vascular access thrombosis) (8%),Vomiting (8%),Asthenia (7%),Chest pain (7%),Injection-site irritation (7%),Muscle spasm (7%),Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) (7%),Urticaria (3%),Seizures (2.5%),Pulmonary embolism (1%),Respiratory tract congestion (1%)
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Limited data available on epoetin alfa use in pregnant women are insufficient to determine a drug-associated risk of adverse developmental outcomes Animal data In animal reproductive and developmental toxicity studies, adverse fetal effects including embryo-fetal death, skeletal anomalies, and growth defects occurred when pregnant rats received epoetin alfa at doses approximating the clinical recommended starting doses Consider the benefits and risks of epoetin alfa for the mother and possible risks to the fetus when prescribing epoetin alfa to a pregnant woman Lactation There is no information regarding the presence of epoetin alfa products in human milk, the effects on...
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