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About EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION.

EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. belongs to a class of drugs known as erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) primarily used to treat anaemia (lack of haemoglobin in blood) due to chronic kidney disease and anaemia due to chemotherapy (cancer treatment). Anaemia is reduced levels of haemoglobin and red blood cells (RBCs) in the blood. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients slowly develop anaemia, which gets worse as the disease progresses. Also, the treatment of cancer, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy, causes anaemia in cancer patients.

EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. contains ‘Erythropoietin alfa, human recombinant’. EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. works by stimulating the bone marrow (soft tissue within the bones that makes red blood cells) to make more red blood cells. This EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. is very similar to the natural substance in the body known as erythropoietin (hormone formed by kidneys and produced RBC), preventing anaemia (lack of haemoglobin and RBC in the blood).

EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. You may experience high blood pressure, nausea, vomiting and fever. Most of these side effects of EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. should not be taken in conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, or liver disease. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION.. EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. may affect your ability to drive and use machines as EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. may cause fits disorder during the first 90 days of treatment. 

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Uses of EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION.

Anemia due to chronic kidney disease, Anemia due to chemotherapy

Medicinal Benefits

EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. helps in the treatment of anemia which may happen due to chronic kidney disease and cancer chemotherapy. EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. works by stimulating the bone marrow (soft tissue within the bones that makes red blood cells) to make more red blood cells. This EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. is very similar to the natural substance in the body known as erythropoietin (hormone formed by kidneys and produced RBC) which prevents anemia (lack of hemoglobin and RBC in the blood). Besides this EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. is also used for the treatment of anemia caused by a medicine known as zidovudine for the treatment of HIV (human immunodeficiency viruses). EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. also decreases the requirement for blood cell transfusions.

Side Effects of EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION.

  • High blood pressure
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Fever
  • Joint pain
  • Clotting at the injection site

Directions for Use

EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

If you are known to be allergic to EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. should not be taken in conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attack, blood clot in the brain (stroke), fits disorder, liver disease, or kidney disease. Before taking EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. inform your doctor if you have any type of cancer or skin reactions. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION.. EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. may affect your ability to drive and using machines as EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. may cause fits to disorder during the first 90 days of treatment. EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. should not be used for children below 1 month of age during treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease. EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. should not be used for children below 5 years of age during treatment of anemia due to chemotherapy.

Therapeutic Class

ERYTHROPOIESIS STIMULATING AGENTS (ESAs)

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ErythropoietinPomalidomide
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ErythropoietinThalidomide
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ErythropoietinPomalidomide
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How does the drug interact with EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION.:
Pomalidomide can cause serious blood clots and taking it alongside EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. may enhance the risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. with Pomalidomide can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience chest pain, breathing difficulty, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
ErythropoietinThalidomide
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How does the drug interact with EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION.:
Taking thalidomide with EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. may increase the risk or severity of thromboembolism(a circulating blood clot that gets stuck and causes an obstruction).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. and thalidomide together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ErythropoietinCarfilzomib
Severe
How does the drug interact with EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION.:
Carfilzomib can cause serious blood clots and taking it alongside EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. may enhance the risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. with Carfilzomib can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience chest pain, breathing difficulty, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ErythropoietinLenalidomide
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How does the drug interact with EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION.:
Combining EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. with Lenalidomide can increase the risk of Thrombosis(formation of a blood clot ).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. and Lenalidomide, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid making any changes in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
  • Your doctor may get your blood tests done frequently to examine the levels of blood cells, hemoglobin, and electrolytes such as potassium in your blood.
  • Eat food that is rich in iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid.
  • Eat food like leafy, green vegetables, fish, eggs, and liver.
  • Do mild to moderate exercise.

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Anemia due to chronic kidney disease: Anemia describes reduced levels of hemoglobin and red blood cells (RBCs) in the blood. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients slowly develop anemia, which gets worse as the disease progresses. Then the kidneys partially lose their functions permanently in CKD. There is not sufficient erythropoietin (hormone formed by kidneys and produced RBC) formation. This hormone helps the production of RBCs by the bone marrow. As a result, RBC production is affected, leading to fewer RBCs than normal.

Anemia due to chemotherapy: Some types of cancer that affect blood and bone marrow, like blood cancer, and bone marrow cancer can decrease red blood cells. Also, the treatment of cancer, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy, causes anemia in cancer patients. This happens when a few medicines or radiation kill the red blood cells with the cancerous cells.

EPOTIN 4000IU INJECTION. Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
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