Erypeg 100mcg Injection
Erypeg 100mcg Injection is generally given by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose depends on your body weight and the cause of your anemia. Get the injection regularly until you complete the dose. Iron supplements both before and during treatment may make this treatment more effective.
Erypeg 100mcg Injection
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Erypeg 100mcg Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease and cancer chemotherapy. It works by stimulating the stem cells of the bone marrow to increase red blood cell production. At the same time, it acts on red blood cells to protect them against destruction.
Erypeg 100mcg Injection is generally given by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose depends on your body weight and the cause of your anemia. Get the injection regularly until you complete the dose. Iron supplements both before and during treatment may make this treatment more effective.
The most common side effects of taking this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. It may also cause other side effects. These side effects are most common at the start of treatment but if they persist your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
Before using the medicine, tell your doctor if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, or gout (disease of joint pain). You should also tell him/her what other medicines you are taking in case they affect this treatment. Your blood pressure should be checked often during this treatment by you or your doctor. You may also need other regular medical tests to be sure this medicine is not causing harmful effects. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
03Uses
Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease
Treatment of Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Erypeg 100mcg Injection contains a man-made form of Erythropoietin, a hormone that is produced mainly by specialized cells in the kidney. It acts on red blood cells to protect them against destruction. At the same time, it stimulates stem cells of the bone marrow to increase the production of red blood cells and provides homeostasis in oxygen delivery to body tissue.
06Benefits
In Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease
Anemia is a condition where your body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to the loss of normal kidney function over a long span of time. CKD progresses gradually over a few years but may become permanent if left untreated. CKD can lead to anemia. Erypeg 100mcg Injection can boost your levels of red blood cells and reduce the symptoms of anemia such as tiredness and weakness. Taking this injection improves the quality of life.
In Treatment of Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy
Low red blood cell count is termed as anemia. Cancer treatment with chemotherapy often causes many side effects, one of the major ones being anemia. Erypeg 100mcg Injection stimulates the production of red blood cells in bone marrow and regulates the haemoglobin in the blood. This treats anemia in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.show moreshow less
07Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Fever
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Nausea
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Erypeg 100mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Erypeg 100mcg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Erypeg 100mcg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Erypeg 100mcg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Erypeg 100mcg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Erypeg 100mcg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Erypeg 100mcg Injection increases hemoglobin level and improves physical functioning in patients with chronic kidney failure or undergoing chemotherapy.
Before and during the treatment with Erypeg 100mcg Injection, your iron level and blood pressure will be monitored regularly.
Erypeg 100mcg Injection is not indicated for the treatment of anemia in cancer patients due toother factors such as iron or folate deficiencies, hemolysis, or gastrointestinal bleeding.
Erypeg 100mcg Injection may also be given before certain operations where the chances of significant blood loss and blood transfusion are high. This is to reduce the need for blood transfusions during and after surgery.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures, strokes, or blood disorders (sickle cell anemia)
Avoid potentially hazardous activities such as driving or operating heavy machinery while taking Erypeg 100mcg Injection.
