
Epofit 6000IU Injection
Manufacturer
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Alfa (6000IU)
Key Information
Short Description
Epofit 6000IU Injection is a medicine that helps your bone marrow to produce more red blood cells, used to treat anemia caused by kidney disease, cancer chemotherapy, and HIV.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Epofit 6000IU Injection is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) that works by stimulating the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells. It is used to treat anemia caused by kidney disease, cancer chemotherapy, and HIV. It is given as a single injection under your skin.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it works
Epofit 6000IU Injection is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) that works by stimulating the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells.
Quick Tips
Epofit 6000IU Injection 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 Epofit 6000IU Injection and inform your doctor if you develop shortness of breath or skin rash.