Oxemia 100 Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Zydus Healthcare Limited |
| Active Ingredient | Desidustat (100mg) |
| Chemical Class | Quinolines |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | BLOOD RELATED |
| Action Class | Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) |
| User Rating | 4.8 |
| User Reviews | 786 |
FAQ
What test can help me know if I have any kidney disease?
Your doctor may advise you to take a blood test to find out if you have kidney disease. The test measures the amount of waste product called creatinine in your blood. The doctor will use the blood test results, your age, gender, weight, and ethnic group to calculate how many milliliters of waste your kidneys should be able to filter in a minute. This calculation is known as your estimated glomerular filtration rate or eGFR. Healthy kidneys should be able to filter more than 90 mL/min. You may have kidney disease if your rate is lower than this.
How to prevent chronic kidney disease?
You are at risk for kidney disease if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, or a family history of kidney failure. If you have risk factors, it is advisable to get tested for kidney disease and protect your kidneys by changing your diet, lifestyle and controlling your blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
What are the symptoms of anemia in patients with CKD?
Some of the symptoms of anemia with CKD include fatigue, dizziness, pale skin, headache, body ache, shortness of breath, and fast or irregular heartbeats.
What are the complications of anemia in patients with CKD?
In people with CKD, severe anemia can increase the risk of developing heart problems and strokes because of low oxygen levels in the body, which results from the decreasing level of red blood cells in the body.
What is chronic kidney disease or CKD?
Chronic kidney disease or CKD is a condition in which the kidneys are damaged and lose their ability to filter blood. As a result, excess waste or toxins remain in the body and may cause other health problems. Some of the risk factors of kidney disease are high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and a family history of kidney failure.
What is Oxemia 100 and what is it used for?
Oxemia 100 is an oral medicine given for the treatment of anemia in adults with chronic kidney disease, who are either on dialysis or not yet on dialysis. It is a prescription medicine approved in India and can be taken only under the advice and guidance of a doctor.
How is anemia related to chronic kidney disease?
Your kidneys make an important hormone called erythropoietin (EPO) that tells your body to make red blood cells. When you have kidney disease, kidneys fail to make enough EPO. Low EPO levels cause a drop in your red blood cell count leading to anemia.
Who is more likely to have anemia in CKD?
The risk for anemia increases when kidney disease gets worse. People with CKD who also have diabetes are at a greater risk for developing anemia, tend to develop anemia earlier, and often have more severe anemia than people with CKD who do not have diabetes. Apart from this, people aged over 60 years are also more likely to have anemia with CKD.
What if you forget to take Oxemia Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Oxemia 100, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Oxemia 100 Tablet Reviews
Oxemia 100 is a medicine used in the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease. It works by stimulating erythropoietin (a hormone secreted by the kidneys) leading to an increase in the production of red blood cells.
It is important that you seek Oxemia 100 treatment from a doctor who is experienced in providing this medical therapy. It is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and you should follow all the directions of the doctor strictly.
Oxemia 100 is a medicine that needs to be used with utmost care because it can lead to side effects. It may cause side effects like abdominal pain, vomiting, headache, fever, weakness, and peripheral edema. If you notice these side effects or do not resolve, please inform the doctor. If you notice severe side effects, please inform the doctor. The doctor may suggest ways to treat or prevent any such side effects from occurring again.
There may be blood tests done regularly to monitor the levels of electrolytes such as potassium, hemoglobin, and blood cells in your blood. You should stop taking it and consult with a doctor if you develop shortness of breath or a skin rash.
How Oxemia 100 Tablet Works
Oxemia 100 increases production of hemoglobin and red blood cells thereby treating anemia.
How to Use Oxemia 100 Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Oxemia 100 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Oxemia 100 Tablet
- In Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease: Anemia is a condition where your body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to the loss of normal kidney function over a long span of time. CKD progresses gradually over a few years but may become permanent if left untreated. CKD can lead to anemia. Oxemia 100 can boost your levels of red blood cells and reduce the symptoms of anemia such as tiredness and weakness. Taking this medicine improves the quality of life.
Uses of Oxemia 100 Tablet
- Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease
Oxemia 100 Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
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Information regarding the use of Oxemia 100 during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Oxemia 100 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
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There is limited information available on the use of Oxemia 100 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Oxemia 100. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
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It is not known whether Oxemia 100 alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Liver
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There is limited information available on the use of Oxemia 100 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- 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 Oxemia 100.
- Before and during the treatment with Oxemia 100, your iron level and blood pressure will be monitored regularly.