Elava 2000IU Injection

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Last updated on 13 Apr 2026 | 10:23 AM (IST)

Elava 2000IU Injection is used to treat anemia in people with chronic kidney disease (long-term serious kidney disease). It works by stimulating the stem cells of the bone marrow to increase red blood cells production. This way it helps to reverse anemia.

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General Information

Contains

Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (2000IU)

Marketer

Cipla Ltd

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Product introduction

Elava 2000IU 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 severity of your condition. Get the injection regularly until you completed the dose. Iron supplements both before and during treatment may make this treatment more effective.

Use of this medicine may cause some common side effects such as headache, diarrhea, body aches, and vomiting. These side effects persist or get worse, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or treat 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.

Uses of Elava Injection

Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease

Benefits of Elava Injection

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. Elava 2000IU Injection can boost your levels of red blood cells and reduce the symptoms of anemia such as tiredness and weakness. Taking this medicine improves the quality of life.

Side effects of Elava 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 you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Elava

Diarrhea
Body ache
Vomiting
Headache

How to use Elava Injection

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

How Elava Injection works

Elava 2000IU Injection works by sending signals to the bone marrow to increase the production of red blood cells. This way it helps in treating anemia in patients who have chronic kidney disease.

Quick tips

Elava 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 you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure such as severe headache, problems with your eyesight, nausea, vomiting or fits (seizures).
Stop taking Elava 2000IU Injection and inform your doctor if you develop shortness of breath or skin rash.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Elava 2000IU Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Elava 2000IU Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Elava 2000IU Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Elava 2000IU Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Elava 2000IU Injection in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Elava with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Thalidomide (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, unusual paleness, easy bruising or bleeding and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Thalidomide may increase the metabolism of Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta.

Moderate

Lenalidomide (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Pomalidomide (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as unusual bleeding, swelling in one leg or arm, new or worsening chest pain or sudden shortness of breath and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.

Mild

Telmisartan (Oral Route)

Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure and potassium levels during the simultaneous use of these medicines. Telmisartan may reduce efficacy of Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta.

Mild

Losartan (Oral Route)

Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure and potassium levels during the simultaneous use of these medicines. Losartan may reduce efficacy of Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta.

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Chemical Class

Glycoprotein conjugates

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs)

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Marketer details

Name: Cipla Ltd
Address: Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Product introduction

Uses of Elava Injection

Benefits of Elava Injection

Side effects of Elava Injection

How to use Elava Injection

How Elava Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Thalidomide (Oral Route)

Lenalidomide (Oral Route)

Pomalidomide (Oral Route)

Telmisartan (Oral Route)

Losartan (Oral Route)

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

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Have issue with the content

Disclaimer

Marketer details

Vendor Details

Lab tests offered by us

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