Erypeg 30 Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Pegylated Recombinant Human Erythropoietin (30mcg) |
| Storage | Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze. |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | BLOOD RELATED |
| Action Class | Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) |
| User Rating | 4.6 |
| User Reviews | 715 |
FAQ
Erypeg 30 Injection Reviews
Erypeg 30 is a medicine used in the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease and cancer chemotherapy. It works by stimulating the stem cells of the bone marrow to increase red blood cell production. At the same time, it acts on red blood cells to protect them against destruction.
Erypeg 30 is generally given by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose depends on your body weight and the cause of your anemia. Get the injection regularly until you complete the dose. Iron supplements both before and during treatment may make this treatment more effective.
The most common side effects of taking this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. It may also cause other side effects. These side effects are most common at the start of treatment but if they persist your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
Before using the medicine, tell your doctor if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, or gout (disease of joint pain). You should also tell him/her what other medicines you are taking in case they affect this treatment. Your blood pressure should be checked often during this treatment by you or your doctor. You may also need other regular medical tests to be sure this medicine is not causing harmful effects. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
Erypeg 30 is generally given by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose depends on your body weight and the cause of your anemia. Get the injection regularly until you complete the dose. Iron supplements both before and during treatment may make this treatment more effective.
The most common side effects of taking this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. It may also cause other side effects. These side effects are most common at the start of treatment but if they persist your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
Before using the medicine, tell your doctor if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, or gout (disease of joint pain). You should also tell him/her what other medicines you are taking in case they affect this treatment. Your blood pressure should be checked often during this treatment by you or your doctor. You may also need other regular medical tests to be sure this medicine is not causing harmful effects. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
How Erypeg 30 Injection Works
Erypeg 30 contains a man-made form of Erythropoietin, a hormone that is produced mainly by specialized cells in the kidney. It acts on red blood cells to protect them against destruction. At the same time, it stimulates stem cells of the bone marrow to increase the production of red blood cells and provides homeostasis in oxygen delivery to body tissue.
How to Use Erypeg 30 Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Uses of Erypeg 30 Injection
- Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy
- Anemia due to chronic kidney disease
Erypeg 30 Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Erypeg 30 during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
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There is limited information available on the use of Erypeg 30 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Erypeg 30 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Erypeg 30 alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Erypeg 30 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Erypeg 30. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Erypeg 30 is not indicated for the treatment of anemia in cancer patients due toother factors such as iron or folate deficiencies, hemolysis, or gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures, strokes, or blood disorders (sickle cell anemia)
- Avoid potentially hazardous activities such as driving or operating heavy machinery while taking Erypeg 30.
- Erypeg 30 may also be given before certain operations where the chances of significant blood loss and blood transfusion are high. This is to reduce the need for blood transfusions during and after surgery.
- Before and during the treatment with Erypeg 30, your iron level and blood pressure will be monitored regularly.
- Erypeg 30 increases hemoglobin level and improves physical functioning in patients with chronic kidney failure or undergoing chemotherapy.