Wepox Dispopen

Short Description

Wepox Dispopen 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

Wepox Dispopen 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. 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.

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

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Wepox Dispopen. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Wepox Dispopen is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Wepox Dispopen may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Benazepril Candesartan Captopril Enalapril

Wepox Dispopen is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) that works by stimulating the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells.

Wepox Dispopen 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. 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 Wepox Dispopen and inform your doctor if you develop shortness of breath or skin rash.