Epofit 2000 IU Injection | 2000 IU

Introduction of Epofit 2000 IU Injection

Epofit 2000 IU Injection is used in the treatment of anaemia that may have occurred due to chronic kidney disease or chemotherapy in adult and pediatric patients including patients on dialysis and patients on not dialysis. Epofit 2000 IU Injection stimulates the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells.

Epofit 2000 IU Injection may cause frequent flu-like symptoms including headaches, joint pain, fever, weakness, fatigue, and dizziness. These symptoms may be more prominent during the early stages of treatment. If you experience them during intravenous injection, a slower injection delivery rate may help reduce them. Epofit 2000 IU Injection may also result in common side effects such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and leg swelling, which may be indicative of blood clots, diarrhoea, seizures, elevated blood pressure, and headaches. If these symptoms persist or cause discomfort, it's recommended to seek medical advice. Your doctor can guide managing any side effects

Epofit 2000 IU Injection is not recommended for use in patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure.

Before taking Epofit 2000 IU Injection talk to your doctor about the potential risks and benefits of taking this medication, as well as any other questions or concerns you may have and also important to let your doctor know you have any pre-existing diseases or using any medications, vitamins supplements, herbal medicine you are taking.

Epofit 2000 IU Injection is administered by a healthcare professional or nurse in a hospital or clinic setting. The specific dosing and administration of Epofit 2000 IU Injection will depend on the clinical condition of the patient's age and medical history and other factors. Kindly do not self-administer.

Uses of Epofit 2000 IU Injection

​Treatment of symptomatic anaemia associated with chronic renal failure (CRF): Epofit 2000 IU Injection is used in the treatment of symptomatic anaemia associated with chronic renal failure (CRF) in adults and paediatric patients, including patients on dialysis and patients not on dialysis.

​Treatment of anaemia due to cancer chemotherapy: Epofit 2000 IU Injection is used in the treatment of anaemia in adult cancer patients with non-myeloid malignancies receiving chemotherapy.​

Benefits of Epofit 2000 IU Injection

In Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease: Epofit 2000 IU Injection is a man-made protein that helps your bone marrow to produce more red blood cells. It is used to treat anaemia which is caused by kidney disease in adults and children who are on dialysis. Anaemia is a condition where your body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body. This medicine helps reduce weakness and tiredness that you may be experiencing due to anaemia. The injection is usually given by a doctor after a dialysis treatment.

In Treatment of Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy: Anemia is a condition where your body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body. Epofit 2000 IU Injection is a man-made protein that stimulates the bone marrow (soft tissue inside the bones) to produce more red blood cells. The natural human form of this protein may be reduced when you are having chemotherapy to treat some types of cancer. An injection of the medicine can reduce the need for a blood transfusion. You may also be given iron supplements to make the treatment more effective.

Side Effects of Epofit 2000 IU Injection

​Like all medications, Epofit 2000 IU Injection can cause side effects but do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.​

Most Common Side Effects of Epofit 2000 IU Injection

• Feeling Sick
• Diarrhoea
• Headaches
• Vomiting

Common Side Effects of Epofit 2000 IU Injection

• Chest Pain
  
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling on the throat, lips, face, eyes or lips
• Breathlessness
• Eyesight problems
• Numbness or weakness in one side of your body
• Rash
• Hives
• Itching
• Tiredness
• Lack of energy
• Wheezing
• Skin blisters or peeling skin
• Dizziness
• Faining
• Swollen hands or feet

How to Use Epofit 2000 IU Injection?

​Epofit 2000 IU is administered by a healthcare professional or nurse in a hospital or clinic setting. The specific dosing and administration of Epofit 2000 IU Injection will depend on the clinical condition of the patient's age and medical history, and other factors. Kindly do not self-administer.​​

How Epofit 2000 IU Injection Works?

​Epofit 2000 IU Injection containing Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the kidneys that plays a critical role in the production of red blood cells. Red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Erythropoietin is produced in response to low oxygen levels in the body. When oxygen levels are low, the kidneys release more EPO, which stimulates the production of red blood cells. As a result, the number of red blood cells in the body increases, and more oxygen is delivered to the body's tissues.​

Safety Advices Epofit 2000 IU Injection

Liver

Use with Caution

Alcohol

Unsafe

Breastfeeding

Unsafe

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Kidney

Safe

Driving

Unsafe

References

1. Epoetin Alfa Hexal 4,000 Iu/0.4 Ml Solution For Injection In A Pre-filled Syringe, Hexal Ag, Patient’s Leaflet 

2. Eprex Epoetin Alfa Sterile Solution,janssen Inc. Product Monograph 

3. Eprex, epoetin Alfa, Janssen-cilag (New Zealand) Ltd, [date Of Revision Of The Text 3 December 2021], Product Leaflet 

4. Neorecormon 4000 Iu Solution For Injection In Pre-filled Syringe, Roche Pharma Ag, Product Leaflet