Composition

Erythropoietin (5000IU)

Primary Uses

Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy|Anemia due to chronic kidney disease

How It Works

Epotrend 5000IU 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.

How To Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Common Side Effects

Pain in extremities | High blood pressure | Hypersensitivity

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Epotrend 5000IU Injection. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Epotrend 5000IU 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. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Epotrend 5000IU Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE

Epotrend 5000IU Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Epotrend 5000IU Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Epotrend 5000IU Injection is recommended.Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while the patient is taking this medicine. | - Liver : CAUTION

Epotrend 5000IU Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Epotrend 5000IU Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol Interaction

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Breast Feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Driving

UNSAFE

Kidney Disease

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Liver Disease

CAUTION

Storage Information

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8?C). Do not freeze.

Packaging Details

prefilled syringe of 0.5 ml Injection

Manufacturer Address

No 49, Canara Bank Road, Bommasandra Industrial Area, Phase 1, Hosur Road, Bangalore 560 099, Karnataka, India.

Country Of Origin

India