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Epokine 2000IU Inj 1x1 (P)

Epoetin Alfa
RG Pharma

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Epokine injection was marketed by the RG Pharmaceutica Ltd. And generic medicine class of erythropoietin products. Epokine injection composition consists of Epoetin Alfa as an active ingredient. It belongs to the medicine category of Renal Care.

How does it work?

Epokine injection works by simulation the growth of red blood cells in the patient’s body.

Uses

Epokine injection uses are the following.

It is used to treat long-term renal anemia in patients having chronic kidney disease. Anemia may be due to zidovudine in hive-infected patients or due to neurological disease and cancer chemotherapy condition.

This medication is used to treat anemia in people with long-term serious Chronic kidney failure, People receiving zidovudine to treat HIV, and people receiving Chemotherapy for some types of cancer (cancer that does not involve the bone marrow or blood cells).

Dosage

Epokine injection dosage should be taken as decided by the doctor as it depends on the medical condition of the patient. Its dosage can vary for a particular medical condition. You can also follow the leaflet instruction for dosage.
If you miss the dose, then take it as soon as you remember. But avoid overdosing yourself.

Availability of the Product

If we talk about the Epokine injection availability in Pakistan, it is easily available in the medical markets. This injection can also be found in online stores. But before you make an order, make sure the store provides a reliable and good product which is estimated from the reviews available on its site. Epokine injection Price in Pakistan is affordable.

Interactions with other medicine

Epokine injection can interact with other medicine contains the following products or ingredients in its composition.

Acetaminophen, docusate, esomeprazole, levothyroxine, and aspirin can interact with this medicine.
It can also interact with the tacrolimus, sevelamer, pantoprazole, and clopidogrel.

Contraindications

Epokine injection is contraindicated to:

The patients are suffering from stroke, neonates, infants, cardiovascular disease, and uncontrolled hypertension problems.
It is contraindicated to the patients having hypersensitivity from the epoetin alfa or albumin and the mammalian cell-derived products.
Epokine for nursing mothers is also contraindicated.
Epokine in pregnancy is contraindicated.

Summary of the Product

The above description shows that it is used for the treatment of anemia disease. For effective treatment, continuously remain in contact with the doctor and follow all the prescribed instructions about the Epokine injection dosage and precautions.

How does it work?

Epokine injection works by simulation the growth of red blood cells in the patient’s body.

Uses

Epokine injection uses are the following.

It is used to treat long-term renal anemia in patients having chronic kidney disease. Anemia may be due to zidovudine in hive-infected patients or due to neurological disease and cancer chemotherapy condition.

Dosage

Epokine injection dosage should be taken as decided by the doctor as it depends on the medical condition of the patient. Its dosage can vary for a particular medical condition. You can also follow the leaflet instruction for dosage.
If you miss the dose, then take it as soon as you remember. But avoid overdosing yourself.

Availability of the Product

Interactions with other medicine

Epokine injection can interact with other medicine contains the following products or ingredients in its composition.

Acetaminophen, docusate, esomeprazole, levothyroxine, and aspirin can interact with this medicine.
It can also interact with the tacrolimus, sevelamer, pantoprazole, and clopidogrel.

Contraindications

Epokine injection is contraindicated to:

The patients are suffering from stroke, neonates, infants, cardiovascular disease, and uncontrolled hypertension problems.
It is contraindicated to the patients having hypersensitivity from the epoetin alfa or albumin and the mammalian cell-derived products.
Epokine for nursing mothers is also contraindicated.
Epokine in pregnancy is contraindicated.

Summary of the Product

Precautions

The Epokine injection precautions are listed below that you should follow while taking Epokine injection.

Before you take Epokine injection, make sure
1. You have informed the doctor about your complete medical history. Also, you should inform the doctor about the products, herbal supplements, or medicines if you are taking at the same time.
2. Particularly inform the doctor if you are suffering from fits, anemia, high blood pressure, liver failure or disease, and rare blood pigment disorder.
3. While taking this medicine, regularly monitor the blood pressure level as it can increase it.
It should be stored at 2-8 degrees centigrade temperature.
Avoid the use of this injection when an immediate increase in red blood cells is required.
You need to experience caution in patients having already problem/disease of the pre-existing condition of blood vessels and heart problem. Also, follow the cation in patients having hypertension, iron deficiency, coronary artery disease, and seizures disorders.
In the case of RBC transfusions, you should take the lowest dosage.
While taking this medicine, avoid driving and the use of heavy machinery that needs the mental alertness of the user. Otherwise, adverse side effects will occur.

Tell your doctor/Pharmacist your medical history of, Hyperkalemia, Kidney disease, Diabetes. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed.

Side Effects

Epokine injection side effects are listed below.

The most common side effects that occur while taking Epokine injection are dizziness, drowsiness, hypertension, headache, cough, body aches, injection site irritation, and muscle spasm.
It can also cause pyrexia and upper tract infection.
It can cause high blood pressure problems.
Eye swelling and skin reaction are rare, but its severe side effects.
It can cause pain or irritation on the injection site.
It can cause fever, nausea, and vomiting.

Headache, Body aches, Cough, or Injection site irritation/Pain may occur.

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The Epokine injection precautions are listed below that you should follow while taking Epokine injection.

Before you take Epokine injection, make sure
1. You have informed the doctor about your complete medical history. Also, you should inform the doctor about the products, herbal supplements, or medicines if you are taking at the same time.
2. Particularly inform the doctor if you are suffering from fits, anemia, high blood pressure, liver failure or disease, and rare blood pigment disorder.
3. While taking this medicine, regularly monitor the blood pressure level as it can increase it.
It should be stored at 2-8 degrees centigrade temperature.
Avoid the use of this injection when an immediate increase in red blood cells is required.
You need to experience caution in patients having already problem/disease of the pre-existing condition of blood vessels and heart problem. Also, follow the cation in patients having hypertension, iron deficiency, coronary artery disease, and seizures disorders.
In the case of RBC transfusions, you should take the lowest dosage.
While taking this medicine, avoid driving and the use of heavy machinery that needs the mental alertness of the user. Otherwise, adverse side effects will occur.

Tell your doctor/Pharmacist your medical history of, Hyperkalemia, Kidney disease, Diabetes. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed.

Epokine injection side effects are listed below.

The most common side effects that occur while taking Epokine injection are dizziness, drowsiness, hypertension, headache, cough, body aches, injection site irritation, and muscle spasm.
It can also cause pyrexia and upper tract infection.
It can cause high blood pressure problems.
Eye swelling and skin reaction are rare, but its severe side effects.
It can cause pain or irritation on the injection site.
It can cause fever, nausea, and vomiting.

Headache, Body aches, Cough, or Injection site irritation/Pain may occur.

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