Erythropoietin
INFORMATION ABOUT ERYTHROPOIETIN
Erythropoietin Uses
Erythropoietin is used in the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease and anemia due to chemotherapy.
How Erythropoietin works
Erythropoietin 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.
Common side effects of Erythropoietin
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
High blood pressure, Rash, Joint pain, Vomiting, Nausea, Fever, Itching
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28 Mar 2025 | 06:24 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Erythropoietin
- Erythropoietin 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 Erythropoietin and inform your doctor if you develop shortness of breath or skin rash.
- Erythropoietin 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 Erythropoietin and inform your doctor if you develop shortness of breath or skin rash.