Tropin Injection 4000I.U (1 Box = 1 Injection)

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Epoetin Alfa

Used For

Anaemia

How it works

This medicine stimulates your bone marrow to produce more red blood cells, helping to treat your anaemia .

Dosage

Epoetin Alfa

Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea , Cough or congested airways such as stuffy nose and sore throat , Flu-like symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, fever, chills, headache, muscle and joint pain and weakness. , Redness, burning and pain at the site Epoetin is given , Severe, sudden, stabbing migraine-like headaches. Seizures, confusion or epileptic fits. Chest pain, breathlessness, painful swelling in the leg that may be symptoms of a blood clot (thrombosis).

Drug Interactions

Drugs highly bound to red cells , cyclosporin.

Indication

It contain the active ingredient epoetin alfa, a protein that stimulates bone marrow to produce more red blood cells.

When not to Use

Do not use Epoetin If you have an allergy to Epoetin or any of the ingredients.

Precaution

If you are receiving dialysis treatment when you begin treatment with epoetin, your dialysis regimen may need to be adjusted. Your doctor will decide this.

Warning 1

You will need to have regular blood tests while you are using Epoetin to see how you respond to treatment with Epoetin.Your doctor will order regular blood tests to ensure that your medicine is continuing to work properly.

Warning 2

Your doctor will need to monitor your blood pressure regularly, especially at the beginning of treatment.

Warning 3

Do not give this medicine to anyone else, even if their symptoms seem similar to yours.

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store in a refrigerator (2°C–8°C). Do not Freeze .