Epofit 2000IU Injection 1ml

Epotrend 10000IU Injection is used in the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease and anemia due to chemotherapy.

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Epofit 2000IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Epofit 2000IU Injection 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.

• Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Alfa/Epoetin Alfa helps in the treatment of anemia that may have occurred due to chronic kidney disease or 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 salts (electrolytes such as potassium), haemoglobin, and blood cells 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 Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Alfa/Epoetin Alfa and inform your doctor if you develop shortness of breath or skin rash.

Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Alfa/Epoetin Alfa : High blood pressure, Nausea, Fever, Vomiting

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Epotrend 10000IU Injection 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.

Q. How should Epotrend be stored?
In the hospital, pre-filled syringes are stored unopened in a refrigerator between 2 and 8 degrees centigrade. If you are using at home, it is important that the pre-filled syringe is stored in your refrigerator although not in the freezer compartment. It should not be frozen. Allow the pre-filled syringe to reach room temperature prior to using it. This usually takes between 15 and 30 minutes. Epotrend pre-filled syringes that are being used or about to be used can be kept at room temperature (not above 25°C) for a maximum single period of 7 days. Pre filled syringes should be protected from light.

Q. What to do if you use too much Epotrend?
Tell the doctor or nurse immediately if you think too much Epotrend has been injected.

Q. When should Epotrend not be used?
Epotrend should not be used:- 1) after the expiry date on the label, 2) if the seal is broken, 3) if the liquid is colored or you can see particles floating in it, 4) if you know, or think that it may have been accidentally frozen \u0026 5) if there has been a refrigerator failure.

Epofit 2000IU Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Epofit 2000IU Injection is recommended.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while the patient is taking this medicine.