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Side effect(s) of Peginesatide


Review the side-effects of Peginesatide as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Gastrointestinal
- Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.

   Respiratory
- Difficulty in breathing, cough.

   Central Nervous System
- Headache.

   Musculoskeletal
- Muscle spasms, pain in extremity, back pain, joint pain.

   Heart
- High or low blood pressure.

   General
- Fever.

   Metabolic
- Increase in blood potassium levels.

   Infections and Infestations
- Upper respiratory tract infections.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Peginesatide

Peginesatide(Omontys) generic is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA), prescribed for anemia due to chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adult patients on dialysis. It stimulates the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells.


Trade Names for Peginesatide

International :


Omontys
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