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Erythropoietin 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 Erythropoietin is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Erythropoietin safe for pregnant women?
Erythropoietin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Erythropoietin again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Erythropoietin safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Erythropoietin. Immediately discontinue Erythropoietin if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Erythropoietin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Erythropoietin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Erythropoietin on the Liver?
Side effects of Erythropoietin rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Erythropoietin on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Erythropoietin. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Erythropoietin 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 Erythropoietin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Erythropoietin habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Erythropoietin.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Erythropoietin you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Erythropoietin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Erythropoietin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Erythropoietin
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Erythropoietin and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Erythropoietin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Erythropoietin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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