Red BC 4000IU 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.

Red BC 4000IU Injection is generally given by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on your body weight and the severity of your condition. Get the injection regularly until you complete the dose. Iron supplements, both before and during treatment, may make this treatment more effective.

The most common side effects of taking this medicine include hypertension, headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, and muscle or joint pain. These side effects are most common at the start of treatment, but if they persist, your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. Tell your doctor straight away if you get any serious side effects, including seizures (fits).

Before using Red BC 4000IU Injection, you should tell your doctor if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, or gout (a disease of joint pain). You should also tell him/her what other medicines you are taking in case they affect this treatment. The doctor may monitor your blood pressure regularly while on treatment with this medicine. You may also need other regular medical tests to be sure this medicine is not causing harmful effects. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses of Red BC Injection

Benefits of Red BC Injection

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. Red BC 4000IU 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.

In Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease

Red BC 4000IU Injection 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.

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Side effects of Red BC 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 Red BC

High blood pressure
Headache
Fever
Nausea
Vomiting
Muscle pain
Joint pain

How to use Red BC Injection

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

How Red BC Injection works

Red BC 4000IU 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 Red BC 4000IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Red BC 4000IU Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Red BC 4000IU Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Red BC 4000IU 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 Red BC 4000IU 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 Red BC 4000IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Red BC Injection?

If you miss a dose of Red BC 4000IU 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

Red BC 4000IU 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 Red BC 4000IU 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

Sir am confused to detect green &Red color ,color blindness Have any treatment of this Actually single color am detect easily

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Red green colour blindness is due to genetic reason and can't be cured

H.B is just 7 gram not improving iron not suitable

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please consult Dr. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. may ask you for blood test. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.Just to give you idea i am giving examples of diseases where anemia is presentCongenital dyserythropoietic anemia Diamond-Blackfan anemia G-6-PD deficiency Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), congenital or acquired Iron refractory iron deficiency anemia (IRIDA) Nutritional iron deficiency Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria Pure red cell aplasia Rheumatoid arthritis Sideroblastic anemia Unstable hemoglobinopathies Hookworm infection Hypothyroidism Myelodysplastic syndrome Myelofibrosis Systemic lupus erythematosus Thalassemia Thalassemia intermedia Pyruvate kinase deficiency

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: