Eposis 4000 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Anemia. Eposis 4000 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Eposis 4000 Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Eposis 4000 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Eposis 4000 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Eposis 4000 Injection is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Eposis 4000 Injection related warnings talks about Eposis 4000 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Eposis 4000 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like High Blood Pressure, Seizures as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Eposis 4000 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Eposis 4000 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Eposis 4000 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Eposis 4000 Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Eposis 4000 Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Eposis 4000 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Eposis can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Eposis right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Eposis 4000 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Eposis. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Eposis 4000 Injection on the Kidneys?
Eposis rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Eposis 4000 Injection on the Liver?
Eposis has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Eposis 4000 Injection on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Eposis. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Eposis 4000 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Eposis 4000 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Eposis 4000 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Eposis 4000 Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Eposis 4000 Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Eposis 4000 Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Eposis 4000 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Eposis 4000 Injection
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Eposis 4000 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Eposis 4000 Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Eposis 4000 Injection with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Epogen® (Epoetin alfa)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 611