Wepox 5000 IU Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Secondary and off-label uses of Wepox 5000 IU Injection have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Wepox 5000 IU Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Wepox 5000 IU Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Urticaria. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Wepox 5000 IU Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Wepox 5000 IU Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Wepox 5000 IU Injection is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Wepox 5000 IU Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Wepox 5000 IU Injection related warnings section.
Wepox 5000 IU Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Angina, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Wepox 5000 IU Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Wepox 5000 IU Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Wepox 5000 IU Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Wepox 5000 IU Injection is used to treat the following -
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.
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Is the use of Wepox 5000 IU Injection safe for pregnant women?
Wepox can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Wepox, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Wepox 5000 IU Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Wepox may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Wepox, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Wepox.
What is the effect of Wepox 5000 IU Injection on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Wepox on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Wepox 5000 IU Injection on the Liver?
Wepox is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Wepox 5000 IU Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Wepox on the heart have been reported.
Wepox 5000 IU Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Wepox 5000 IU Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Wepox 5000 IU Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Wepox 5000 IU Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Wepox 5000 IU Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Wepox 5000 IU Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Wepox 5000 IU Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Wepox 5000 IU Injection
You can take Wepox 5000 IU Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Wepox 5000 IU Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Wepox 5000 IU Injection with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Retacrit™(epoetin alfa-epbx)