Epocept 4000IU Injection (Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Alfa 4000IU)

Description

Epocept 4000 IU Injection is a synthetic form of a protein that regulates the formation of red blood cells in the body. It is used to treat anemia caused due to severe kidney disease or cancer medications. It is also used during certain surgeries to decrease the need for blood transfusion.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Epocept 4000 IU Injection
Epofer 4000 IU Injection
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Eprex 4000 IU Injection
Janssen India
Erypro 4000 IU Injection
Biocon Ltd.
Renocel 4000 IU Injection
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Erykine 4000 IU Injection
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Epocept 4000 IU Injection
Fever
Nausea
Vomiting
Mouth sores
Headache
Muscle or joint pain
Cough
Diarrhea
Swelling and redness at the injection site
Stomach discomfort and pain
Severe skin allergy
Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
Difficulty in breathing
Wheezing
Dizziness and fainting
Upper respiratory tract infection
Difficulty in swallowing
Increased blood pressure
Pure red cell aplasia

Uses of Epocept 4000 IU Injection

What is it prescribed for?
Chronic kidney disease associated anemia
Epocept 4000 IU Injection is used to treat anemia in patients having chronic kidney diseases.
Chemotherapy associated anemia
Epocept 4000 IU Injection is used to treat anemia associated with the use of chemotherapy medicines to treat certain specific types of cancer.
Anemia due to use of medicines
Epocept 4000 IU Injection is used to treat anemia associated with the use of Zidovudine to treat HIV infection.
Anemia associated with surgery
Epocept 4000 IU Injection is also used before and after certain surgeries where chances of significant blood loss is high. It reduces the dependency on blood transfusion process.

Related Products

List of related products
Epocept 10000 IU Injection
Epocept 2000 IU Injection

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a history of allergy to epoetin alfa or albumin or any other ingredient present in the dosage form.
Non-chemotherapy associated anemia in cancer patients
This medicine is not recommended for use to treat anemia in cancer patients who are are not receiving any chemotherapy medication.
High blood pressure
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have high blood pressure and are not taking any medicine to control it.
Pure red cell aplasia
This medicine is not recommended for use if the patient has had a history of pure red cell aplasia after using this medicine or other medicines belonging to the Eryhtropoietin class of drugs.
Use of multi-dose vials
Use of multi-dose vials of this medicine is not recommended for children or pregnant women. The risk of severe adverse effects are increasingly high in such cases.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Contact your doctor if you have missed a scheduled dose of this medicine and follow all the instructions given.
Overdose
Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

General Instructions

Take Epocept 4000 IU Injection alfa as instructed by the doctor and adhere to the dosage changes made in the course of treatment. It is advised to take this medication in the presence of a trained healthcare professional.