Epotrust
Composition for Epotrust Products
Epotrust Products are primarily used for
Anemia due to chronic kidney disease, Anemia due to cancer chemotherapyProducts for Epotrust
Epotrust 4000IU Injection
vial of 1 ml Injection
MRP₹1203.12
Not Available
Epotrust 6000IU Solution for Injection
penfill of 1 ml Solution for Injection
MRP₹1897.32
Not Available
Epotrust 5000IU Injection
prefilled syringe of 1 Injection
MRP₹1570.31
Not Available
Substitute brands for Epotrust
About Epotrust Products
Uses of Epotrust Products
Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Alfa is used in the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease and anemia due to chemotherapy.
Epotrust Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Epotrust are High blood pressure, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Rash, Joint pain, Headache, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Chills, Cough, Bone pain, Muscle spasm, Dizziness, Vascular occlusion, Injection site irritation, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Weight loss, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Increased glucose level in blood, Blood clot in the blood vessels.
How Epotrust Products work
Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Alfa 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 for Epotrust Products
- Epotrust 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 Epotrust and inform your doctor if you develop shortness of breath or skin rash.
- Epotrust 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 Epotrust and inform your doctor if you develop shortness of breath or skin rash.
Patient Concerns about Epotrust Products
Frequently asked questions about Epotrust Products
Q. What to do if you use too much Epotrust 4000IU Injection?
Tell the doctor or nurse immediately if you think too much Epotrust 4000IU Injection has been injected.
Q. When should Epotrust 4000IU Injection not be used?
Epotrust 4000IU Injection should not be used if the solution is cloudy, or if you can see particles floating in it, or if the medicine has expired. Refer to the expiry date on the label. You should also not use the medicine if you know or think that it may have been accidentally frozen or if there has been a refrigerator failure.
Q. Can Epotrust 4000IU Injection be used in children?
Yes, Epotrust 4000IU Injection is used to treat anemia caused due to chronic kidney disease in children who are above 1 year of age. The effectiveness of Epotrust 4000IU Injection and side effects seen in children are similar to adults.
Q. Can Epotrust 4000IU Injection affect blood pressure?
Yes, Epotrust 4000IU Injection can affect blood pressure. During initial therapy with Epotrust 4000IU Injection, blood pressure should be monitored, and those who have high blood pressure should take appropriate measures to control blood pressure. Your doctor may stop Epotrust 4000IU Injection if the blood pressure remains uncontrolled.
Q. How should Epotrust 4000IU Injection be stored?
In the hospital, pre-filled syringes are stored unopened in a refrigerator between 2 and 8℃. If you are using this medicine at home, the pre-filled syringe must be stored in your refrigerator. Do not store it in the freezer. Allow the pre-filled syringe to reach room temperature before using it. This usually takes between 15 and 30 minutes. Epotrust 4000IU Injection pre-filled syringes that are being used or about to be used can be kept at room temperature (not above 25°C) for a maximum single period of 7 days. Keep these pre-filled syringes away from children and protected from light.