Neorecormon 10000IU Injection is a medicine used to treat anemia in people with chronic kidney disease and cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. It stimulates the production of red blood cells in the body. Thus, helps increase the red blood cell levels in the body and alleviates anemia associated symptoms.

Neorecormon 10000IU Injection is used to treat anemia (deficiency of red blood cells in blood)

Uses of Neorecormon Injection

Benefits of Neorecormon Injection

In Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease

Neorecormon 10000IU 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. Neorecormon 10000IU 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 Neorecormon 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 Neorecormon

High blood pressure

How to use Neorecormon Injection

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

How Neorecormon Injection works

Neorecormon 10000IU Injection is a man-made version of natural erythropoietin. It works by stimulating the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells. These cells are then released from the bone marrow into the bloodstream.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Neorecormon 10000IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

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Information regarding the use of Neorecormon 10000IU Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

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Information regarding the use of Neorecormon 10000IU Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Neorecormon 10000IU 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 Neorecormon 10000IU Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while the patient is taking this medicine.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Neorecormon 10000IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Neorecormon Injection?

If you miss a dose of Neorecormon 10000IU Injection, consult your doctor.

All substitutes

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

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Neorecormon 10000IU Injection is usually given to patients who have a low hemoglobin related to chronic (long-lasting) kidney disease, cancer or to patients who have anemia that is not responding to other therapy.
Iron supplements are often needed for patients who are on Neorecormon 10000IU Injection.
Check blood pressure and heart rate as recommended by your doctor.
If you have any serious concerns, contact a hematologist.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Amino Acids, Peptides Analogues

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs)

Patient concerns

Blood Hb is found 5.9 so wat is it

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Dear PATIENT from 1mg. The hemoglobin is very low, which can be due to anemia. I suggest you should consult a Hematologist /Physician for this.

how to resolve the problem of anemia?

Dr. Rekha Pohani

Dietetics/Nutrition

Intake of dates and jaggery will help

Weight loss is a challenge despite active lifestyle. Water retention. One kidney not functional. Anemia, hb 9.2.

Shikha Mishra

Dietetics/Nutrition

eat 6-7 meals per day, which consist fruits, nuts, buttermilk,sprouts,idly,curd eggs,sprouts homecooked food. Drink 3-4 litters of water limit your sugar consumption to 2 spoon per day. Be active whole day for personalized diet chart write to me on [email protected] do minimum 45 min exercise everyday like yoga, cardioare u taking treatment for kidney, if yes then consult dietician where u are going for treatment because it should be planned under doctor's guidance

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

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References

John MJ, Jaison V, Jain K, et al. Erythropoietin use and abuse. Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2012 Mar;16(2):220-7. [Accessed 09 Aug. 2023]. (online) Available from: