EPOTRUST 2000 1ML INJ

Product Description

BENEFITS OF EPOTRUST INJECTION

In Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease

Epotrust 2000IU Injection is a man-made protein that helps your bone marrow to produce more red blood cells. It is used to treat anemia which is caused by kidney disease in adults and children who are on dialysis. Anemia is a condition where your body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body. This medicine helps reduce weakness and tiredness that you may be experiencing due to anemia. The injection is usually given by a doctor after a dialysis treatment.

In Treatment of Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy

Anemia is a condition where your body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body. Epotrust 2000IU Injection is a man-made protein that works by stimulating the bone marrow (soft tissue inside the bones) to produce more red blood cells. The natural human form of this protein may be reduced when you are having chemotherapy to treat some types of cancer. An injection of the medicine can reduce the need to have a blood transfusion. You may also be given iron supplements to make the treatment more effective.

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SIDE EFFECTS OF EPOTRUST INJECTION

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 youïre worried about them

Common side effects of Epotrust

• High blood pressure
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fever
• Rash
• Joint pain
• Headache
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Chills
• Cough
• Bone pain
• Muscle spasm
• Dizziness
• Vascular occlusion
• Injection site irritation
• Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
• Weight loss
• Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
• Increased glucose level in blood
• Blood clot in the blood vessels

HOW TO USE EPOTRUST INJECTION

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

HOW EPOTRUST INJECTION WORKS

Epotrust 2000IU 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.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Epotrust 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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Epotrust 2000IU 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

Epotrust 2000IU Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Epotrust 2000IU Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Epotrust 2000IU Injection is recommended.

Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while the patient is taking this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

Epotrust 2000IU Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Epotrust 2000IU Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE EPOTRUST INJECTION?

If you miss a dose of Epotrust 2000IU Injection, please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

• Epotrust 2000IU Injection helps in the treatment of anemia that may have occurred due to chronic kidney disease or cancer 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 hemoglobin, blood cells and electrolytes such as potassium in your blood.
• Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if younotice symptoms of very high blood pressure such assevere headache, problems with your eyesight, nausea, vomiting or fits (seizures).
• Stop taking Epotrust 2000IU Injection and inform your doctor if you develop shortness of breath or skin rash.