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Erythropoietin
Latest prescription information about Erythropoietin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Erythropoietin
Pronunciation : eri-thro-poi-tin
Trade Name(s):
India- Ceriton Vial, Epofer Inj, Eponis-2k Pf-Syringe, Eposis Vial, Epotin Inj, Epotop Pf-Syringe, Epox Vial, Eprex Pf-Syringe, Erypro Safe Pf-Syringe, Erypro Vial, Espogen Pf-Syringe, Espogen Vial, Hemax Inj, Lg Espogen Inj, Shanpoietin Vial, Vintor Vial, Wepox Pf-Syringe, Zyrop Pf-Syringe. International- Epogen, Eprex, Procrit. - This medication is a haematopoietic agent, prescribed for anemia in people with chronic kidney failure. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adults: Subcutaneous- 3-times/week dosing: 150 units/kg 3 times/week. Children: IV- Weekly dosing: 600 units/kg/week (max, 40,000 units/week). How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider under the skin or into the vein. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood clotting problems, cancer, sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, porphyria, blood clot events, heart attack, infections, seizures, stroke, tumors, heart disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause seizures; do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Side Effects : High blood pressure, muscle and joint pain, flu-like syndrome, rashes and hives. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it in refrigerator (2-8°C). Do not freeze. |
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