hemax inj 4000 iu 1's

Highlights

• This medicine can be used for anaemia associated with chronic (long term) renal failure in haemodialysis (a process to clean the blood due to kidney failure).

Description

Hemax inj 4000 IU 1's

• Hemax 4000IU injection is composed of epoetin alfa (4000IU)
• Epoetin alfa is used to treat anemia in people with long-term serious kidney disease.
• Epoetin alfa may also be used in anemic patients to reduce the need for blood transfusions before certain planned surgeries that have a high risk of blood loss.
• Epoetin alfa works by signaling the bone marrow to make more red blood cells.
• Epoetin alfa is very similar to the natural substance in your body that prevents anemia.

Directions For Use

• Epoetin alfa is given as an injection under the skin or into a vein as directed by the doctor, usually 1 to 3 times a week.
• Take epoetin alfa regularly to get the most benefit from it.
• To help remember, take epoetin alfa at the same time.

Warnings

• Consult your doctor before using epoetin alfa during pregnancy for a better analysis.
• Consult your doctor before using epoetin alfa during lactation for a better analysis.
• Its use has shown a risk of drowsiness; therefore avoid using it while driving.
• Consult your doctor before using epoetin alfa for a better analysis if you have liver disease.
• Consult your doctor before using epoetin alfa for a better analysis if you have kidney disease.
• The use of alcohol should be limited or avoided while using epoetin alfa.

Precautions

• Patients who are allergic to epoetin alfa or any of its components should consult the doctor before taking it.
• If taking any vitamins, nutritional supplements and herbal products are taken then consult the doctor before using epoetin alfa.
• If any sort of swelling is experienced consult your doctor immediately.
• Using epoetin alfa especially in high concentrations might result in severe pain.