ESCRIPTION
Repomia 10000 Injection is a medicine that helps your bone marrow to produce more red blood cells. It is used to treat a type of anemia caused by kidney disease. It is also used to treat anemia caused by cancer chemotherapy and by taking medicines to treat HIV. Repomia 10000 Injection is given by injection either under the skin or into a vein which will be decided by your doctor. Usually, the injections are given by a nurse or doctor. The dose depends on your body weight and the cause of your anemia. Iron supplements both before and during treatment may make this treatment more effective. Repomia 10000 Injection needs to be stored in a fridge but used at room temperature. The most common side effects of taking this medicine include nausea, vomiting, fever, and increased blood pressure. It may also cause flu-like symptoms such as headache, tiredness, dizziness and aches and pains. These side effects are most common at the start of treatment but if they persist your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. Tell your doctor straight away if you get any serious side effects, including seizures (fits). Sometimes this medicine can cause serious blood clots that need urgent medical attention. Before using Repomia 10000 Injection you should tell your doctor if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, or gout (disease of joint pain). You should also tell him/her what other medicines you are taking in case they affect this treatment. Your blood pressure should be checked often during this treatment by you or your doctor. You may also need other regular medical tests to be sure this medicine is not causing harmful effects. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
INTRODUCTION
In Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease Repomia 10000 Injection is a man-made protein that helps your bone marrow to produce more red blood cells. It is used to treat anemia which is caused by kidney disease in adults and children who are on dialysis. Anemia 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 anemia. 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. Repomia 10000 Injection is a man-made protein that works by stimulating 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 to have a blood transfusion. You may also be given iron supplements to make the treatment more effective.
USE OF
Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease | Treatment of Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy
BENEFITS
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
HOW TO USE
Repomia 10000 Injection is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA). It works by stimulating the bone marrow (soft tissue inside the bones which produces red blood cells) to produce more red blood cells.
SAFETY ADVICE
– Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Repomia 10000 Injection. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Repomia 10000 Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. – Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Repomia 10000 Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. – Driving : UNSAFE – Repomia 10000 Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. – Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Repomia 10000 Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Repomia 10000 Injection is recommended. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while the patient is taking this medicine. – Liver : CAUTION – Repomia 10000 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Repomia 10000 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
IF MISS
If you miss a dose of Repomia 10000 Injection, please consult your doctor.
COMMON SIDE EFFECT
Nausea | Vomiting | Fever | Rash | Joint pain | Headache | Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) | Chills | Cough | Bone pain | Muscle spasm | Dizziness | Vascular occlusion | Injection site irritation | Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth) | Weight loss | Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes) | Increased glucose level in blood | Blood clot in the blood vessels
ALCOHOL INTERACTION
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
PREGNANCY INTERACTION
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
LACTATION INTERACTION
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
KIDNEY INTERACTION
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
LIVER INTERACTION
CAUTION
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FAQ
Q. How should Repomia 10000 Injection be stored?::: In the hospital, pre-filled syringes are stored unopened in a refrigerator between 2 and 8 _. If you are using this medicine at home, it is important that the pre-filled syringe is stored in your refrigerator. Do not store it in the freezer. Allow the pre-filled syringe to reach room temperature prior to using it. This usually takes between 15 and 30 minutes. Repomia 10000 Injection pre-filled syringes that are being used or about to be used can be kept at room temperature (not above 25¡C) for a maximum single period of 7 days. Keep these pre-filled syringes away from children and protected from light.| Q. What to do if you use too much Repomia 10000 Injection?::: Tell the doctor or nurse immediately if you think too much Repomia 10000 Injection has been injected.| Q. When should Repomia 10000 Injection not be used?::: Repomia 10000 Injection should not be used if the solution is clouded or you can see particles floating in it or if the medicine has expired. Refer to the expiry date on the label. You should also not use the medicine if you know or think that it may have been accidentally frozen or if there has been a refrigerator failure.| Q. Can Repomia 10000 Injection be used in children?::: Yes, Repomia 10000 Injection is used to treat anemia caused due to chronic kidney disease in children who are above 1 year of age. The effectiveness of Repomia 10000 Injection and side effects seen in children are similar to adults.| Q. Can Repomia 10000 Injection affect blood pressure?::: Yes, Repomia 10000 Injection can affect blood pressure. During initial therapy with Repomia 10000 Injection, blood pressure should be monitored and those who have high blood pressure should take appropriate measures to control blood pressure. Your doctor may stop Repomia 10000 Injection if the blood pressure remains uncontrolled.
DISCLAIMER
The Contents of this website & medicine description are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a disease or medical condition. Please consult a physician or doctor for the treatment and/or management of any disease or medicalconditioin without delay.
