Relipoietin 10000IU Injection (Recombinant Erythropoietin 10000IU)

Relipoietin 10000IU Injection

Relipoietin 10000 IU Injection is a man-made synthetic erythropoietin that helps in the production of red blood cells in the body. It is produced in a cell culture by use of recombinant DNA technology. It increases the count of red blood cells in the body and is therefore a cure for anemia with chronic kidney failure, anaemia caused by chemotherapy for cancer and anaemia in certain HIV patients caused by taking zidovudine. People with high risk of blood loss due to surgeries take this medicine to reduce their need for blood transfusion. Relipoietin 10000 IU Injection produces red blood cells by causing stimulation of the bone marrow.

Relipoietin 10000 IU Injection should not be taken if :
You are allergic to any of the ingredients in Relipoietin 10000 IU Injection.
You have very high blood pressure.
You have developed pure red cell aplasia after receiving the first dose of Relipoietin 10000 IU Injection or other erythropoietin medicines.
Relipoietin 10000 IU Injection has a few side effects but most people experience no or minor effects. Side effects may include cough, headache, joint or bone pain, mild muscle pain, muscle spasm, pain and redness in injection site, nausea, vomiting and weight loss. In case of sever effects, seeking medical attention immediately is advised.

Ensure your doctor is informed about your other medications. Inform him if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are on hemodialysis, if you have had or are scheduled to have a surgery recently. Consumption of Relipoietin 10000 IU Injection should be exactly like prescribed by the doctor and the dosage should not increase more than what is recommended. Overdosing may cause severe side effects to occur.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

Use

Chronic Kidney Disease Associated Anemia

Relipoietin 10000 IU Injection is used to treat anemia in patients having chronic kidney diseases.
Chemotherapy Associated Anemia

Relipoietin 10000 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

Relipoietin 10000 IU Injection is used to treat anemia associated with the use of Zidovudine to treat HIV infection.
Anemia Associated With Surgery

Relipoietin 10000 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.

Side Effects

Fever

Nausea

Vomiting

Mouth Sores

Headache

Muscle Or Joint Pain

Cough

Diarrhoea

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

Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Difficulty In Swallowing

Increased Blood Pressure

Pure Red Cell Aplasia

Dosage

Missed Dose instructions

Contact your doctor if you have missed a scheduled dose of this medicine and follow all the instructions given.
Overdose instructions

Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

Work

This medication is a synthetic form of erythropoietin. It stimulates the proliferation and maturation of components that form the red blood cells in the body.