Epiao 4000IU injection is composed of Epoetin Alfa (4000IU)
Epoetin alfa is used to treat anemia in people with long-term serious kidney disease. Epoetin alfa may also be used in anemic patients to reduce the need for blood transfusions before certain planned surgeries that have a high risk of blood loss. Epoetin alfa works by signaling the bone marrow to make more red blood cells. Epoetin alfa is very similar to the natural substance in your body that prevents anemia.
How To Use
- Epoetin alfa is given as an injection under the skin or into a vein as directed by the doctor, usually 1 to 3 times a week.
- Take epoetin alfa regularly to get the most benefit from it.
- To help remember, take epoetin alfa at the same time.
- Quantity is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
- Do not increase your quantity or take this product more often than directed.
Primary Uses
Anemia
Indications
This medicine can be used for anaemia associated with chronic (long term) renal failure in haemodialysis (a process to clean the blood due to kidney failure).
Side Effects
Side effects of epoetin alfa include:
- Nausea/vomiting
- Yellowing eyes/skin
- Vision changes
- Trouble sleeping
- blood clots
- Rapid breathing
- Chest/jaw/left arm pain
- Unusual sweating
- Trouble speaking
- Weakness on one side of the body
- Blood clots
- Fainting
- Severe dizziness
- Rash
- Trouble breathing
- Itching
- Swelling.
FAQS
What kind of patients does epoetin alfa cater?
The medicine is prescribed in conditions where anemia results secondarily to some other condition. For example, it is used to treat anemia in patients undergoing dialysis and chemotherapy for cancer.
What side effects most commonly come with this medicine?
Fever, nausea and high blood pressure are very common side effects, that go away within 10 days. But if they persist, inform your doctor right away and get the necessary treatment done.
What is the right method to use this medicine?
It is given as an injection (under the skin) and under the supervision of a health care professional.
What happens if the product inside the syringe expires?
If the liquid shows any colour or if particles are observed floating, do not use the medicine; this shows it has expired.
How are we supposed to store epoetin alfa?
Epoetin alfa is supplied as a prefilled syringe, that is supposed to be kept in a refrigerator and brought to room temperature for approximately 30 minutes before it is used. Avoid interaction with ultra-violet light.
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