Erypro 2000IU Injection
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Anemia, Anemia due to chemotherapy, Anemia due to chronic kidney disease
₹562.5
₹562.5/Injection
1 ml in 1 vial
1 Vial
Medicine Overview of Erypro Injection
Uses of Erypro Injection
Erypro 2000IU Injection is used in the treatment of anemia, anemia due to chemotherapy and anemia due to chronic kidney disease.
Side effects of Erypro Injection
Common
Rash, Injection site pain, Pain in extremity, Pulmonary thromboembolism, Arterial thromboembolism (blood clot in artery), Edema, Increased blood pressure, Hypersensitivity.
How to use Erypro Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Erypro Injection works
Erypro 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.
In Depth Information on Erypro Injection
Expert advice for Erypro Injection
- Take advice from doctor if you suffer or have suffered from fits (epilepsy), high blood pressure, severe liver failure or anemia from other causes.
- Epoetin alfa should be used with caution in patients with a rare blood pigment disorder that affects skin and other organs (porphyria).
- Ask your doctor for advice if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding.
Warnings
Special precautions for Erypro 2000IU Injection
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Erypro 2000IU Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor....
+moreAnimal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Erypro 2000IU Injection is probably safe to use during lacta
+moretion.
Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
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Driving
Erypro 2000IU Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE
Erypro 2000IU Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Erypro 2000IU Injection is recommended.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while the patient is taking this medicine....
+moreRegular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while the patient is taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Erypro 2000IU Injection should be used with caution in patie
+morents with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Erypro 2000IU Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
...Severely interacts with other drugs like
Telma 40mg Tablet, Telsartan 80mg Tablet, Telsartan 20mg Tablet, Diovan 160mg Tablet
Missed Dosage
If you miss a dose of Epoetin Alfa, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for Erypro 2000IU Injection
Frequently asked questions for Epoetin Alfa
Erypro is used for treatment of anemia (low hemoglobin or abnormally reduced number of red blood cells) related to severe kidney disease, cancer chemotherapy for certain tumors or due to zidovudine treatment for HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) infection. Erypro is also used in moderately anemic patients scheduled to have major bone surgery (hip or knee replacement surgery) to reduce the need for blood transfusion
Erypro works by stimulating red blood cell production.
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