Generic Name : EPOETIN ALFA ABSTRACT – Epogen is a kind of artificial protein that helps to build red...
Epogen
Epogen is a kind of artificial protein that helps to build red blood cells in the body. It is used to treat patients having anemia due to long medical conditions like severe kidney problems resulting in kidney failure, patients being treated for HIV with zidovudine, cancer patients who are receiving chemotherapy sessions and experiencing a low count of red blood cell. The medication is also used in anemic patients who are to undergo serious planned surgeries having the risk of high blood loss. It is done to prevent the need for blood transfusions and the drug is given along with a blood thinner medicine like warfrain to decrease the risk of blood clotting. This medication works by signaling the bone marrow for producing more red blood cells.
DOSAGE –
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- Epogen has to be taken as directed by the doctors.
- Adult dosage:
Injection solution- 50 to 100 units/kg IV 3 times a week
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- Pediatric dosage:
Injection solution- 50 units/kg IV 3 times a week
SIDE EFFECTS –
- Black, tarry stools
- Blurred vision
- Dry mouth
- Fever
- Dry skin
- Headache
- Increased hunger
- Body pain
- Chills
- Increased thirst
- Nervousness
- Pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
- Cough
- Dizziness
- Painful or difficult urination
- Stomach pain
- Swollen glands
RARE SIDE EFFECTS:
- Anxiety
- Seizures
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Faintness
- Irregular heartbeats
- Loss of appetite
- Muscle pain or cramps
- Decreased urine
- Numbness in the lips, hands and feet
DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Carfilzomib
- Lenalidomide
- Pomalidomide
- Thalidomide
Epogen has major interactions with 4 different drugs.
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