ERYTRUST 2000IU INJECTION
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Anemia, anemia due to chemotherapy, anemia due to chronic kidney disease
Potentiallyunsafewith
Pregnancy
Kidney
₹250
₹250.0/injection
1 ML in 1 vial
1 Vial
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Medicine Overview of ERYTRUST INJECTION
Uses of ERYTRUST INJECTION
Erytrust 2000iu injection is used in the treatment of anemia, anemia due to chemotherapy and anemia due to chronic kidney disease.
Side effects of ERYTRUST 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 ERYTRUST INJECTION
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How ERYTRUST INJECTION works
Erytrust 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 ERYTRUST INJECTION
Expert advice for ERYTRUST 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 ERYTRUST 2000IU INJECTION
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Erytrust 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
SAFE
Erytrust 2000iu injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Kidney
CAUTION
Caution should be used in patients with chronic renal failure.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
OLSERTAIN 40MG TABLET, TELMA 80MG TABLET, TELMA 20MG TABLET, TELSARTAN 80MG 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 ERYTRUST 2000IU INJECTION
Frequently asked questions for Epoetin Alfa
Q. What is epoetin alfa/ epoetin alfa injection used for?
Epoetin alfa 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. Epoetin alfa 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
Q. How does epoetin alfa work?
Epoetin alfa works by stimulating red blood cell production.
