SALT INFORMATION
Epoetin Alfa(4000 Iu)
Uses
Epoetin alfa is used for treatment of anemia (low hemoglobin or abnormally reduced number of red blood cells) related to severe kidney disease, cancer chemotherapy for certain tumors, or due to zidovudine treatment for HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) infection. Epoetin alfa is also used in moderately anemic patients scheduled to have major bone surgery (hip or knee replacement surgery) to reduce the need for blood transfusion.
How it works
Epoetin alfa belongs to an identical type of human glycoprotein hormone called erythropoietin. Epoetin alfa works by stimulating red blood cell production.
Common side effects
Influenza-like illness, Muscle, Bone pain or stiffness, Redness, Nausea, Formation of blood clots in dialysis shunt, Burning and pain at the site of injection.swelling of the ankles, Stroke, Fever, Headache, Vomiting, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Rash, Blood clot in the lungs, Blood clotting, Fits
SALT INFORMATION
Epoetin Alfa(4000 Iu)
Uses
Epoetin alfa is used for treatment of anemia (low hemoglobin or abnormally reduced number of red blood cells) related to severe kidney disease, cancer chemotherapy for certain tumors, or due to zidovudine treatment for HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) infection. Epoetin alfa is also used in moderately anemic patients scheduled to have major bone surgery (hip or knee replacement surgery) to reduce the need for blood transfusion.
How it works
Epoetin alfa belongs to an identical type of human glycoprotein hormone called erythropoietin. Epoetin alfa works by stimulating red blood cell production.
Common side effects
Influenza-like illness, Muscle, Bone pain or stiffness, Redness, Nausea, Formation of blood clots in dialysis shunt, Burning and pain at the site of injection.swelling of the ankles, Stroke, Fever, Headache, Vomiting, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Rash, Blood clot in the lungs, Blood clotting, Fits