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Epofaith 10000 IU Prefilled Syringe

Manufactured byIpca Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsEpoetin Alfa
Description
Epofaith 10000 IU Prefilled Syringe 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.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Epofaith 10000 IU Prefilled Syringe

  • 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 Epofaith 10000 IU Prefilled Syringe

What is it prescribed for?

  • Chronic kidney disease associated anemia
  • Chemotherapy associated anemia
  • Anemia due to use of medicines
  • Anemia associated with surgery
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of this medicine can be observed after several days of administration.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time for which the effect of this medicine persists is subjected to variations depending on the intended use.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendencies were reported
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Use of this medicine is not recommended for pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the potential benefits and risks should be considered before administering this medicine. Use of this medicine containing benzyl alcohol as an ingredient and use of multi-dose vial is not recommended for pregnant women.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Use of this medicine is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding an infant unless absolutely necessary. The use of benzyl alcohol containing dosage forms or multi-dose vials are not recommended.

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.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Use of this medicine is not recommended for pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the potential benefits and risks should be considered before administering this medicine. Use of this medicine containing benzyl alcohol as an ingredient and use of multi-dose vial is not recommended for pregnant women.

Breast-feeding

Use of this medicine is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding an infant unless absolutely necessary. The use of benzyl alcohol containing dosage forms or multi-dose vials are not recommended.
General warnings

Not for immediate effect

This medicine should not be used in cases where an immediate increase in red blood cell count is desired.

Ongoing cancer treatment

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who are being treated with biological or radiological medications. It is also not recommended for use in patients who are receiving myelosuppressive therapy for a curable form of cancer.

Surgery of heart and blood vessels

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who are about to have a surgery of the heart or blood vessels.

Autologous blood donation before surgery

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who are giving their own blood for transfusion before surgery.

Heart and blood vessel disorders

This medicine should be used with caution since it can cause severe to fatal adverse effects especially in patients suffering from a pre-existing condition of the heart and blood vessels.

Seizures

This medicine can cause seizures in patients suffering from a kidney disorder especially in the early stages of treatment. All such patients should be dosed carefully with appropriate monitoring.

Other ingredients

This medicine may contain benzyl alcohol or albumin which increases the risk of certain adverse effects and hence should be carefully administered.

Multi-dose vials

Use of multi-dose vials or vials containing benzyl alcohol is not recommended for small children.

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.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Ramipril

Cyclosporine

Thalidomide

Disease interactions

Hypertension

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with elevated blood pressure levels especially if it is uncontrolled. Your doctor will ensure that the blood pressure is under control before the use of epoetin alfa starts.

Seizure disorders

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from seizure disorders as the risk of adverse effects are significantly high. You may require clinical monitoring at least in the early stages of treatment with epoetin alfa.

Blood clotting disorders

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with blood clotting disorders since the risks of severe adverse effects are very high. Any disease of the heart and blood vessels should be reported to the doctor before treatment with epoetin alfa is initiated.

Hemodialysis

This medicine should be administered with caution in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Suitable dose adjustment and clinical monitoring is recommended while giving this medicine.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Epofaith 10000 IU Prefilled Syringe 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.
Miscelleneous

Food timings: Information not available

Administration time: Information not available

Sleep inducing: Information not available

How it works
This medicine works by stimulating the bone marrow and as a result production of red blood cells is increased.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Recombinant human erythropoietins

Schedule

Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 10 Apr 2017

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