About RPO 2000IU Injection
RPO 2000IU Injection belongs to a class of drugs known as erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) primarily used to treat anaemia (lack of haemoglobin in blood) due to chronic kidney disease and anaemia due to chemotherapy (cancer treatment). Anaemia is reduced levels of haemoglobin and red blood cells (RBCs) in the blood. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients slowly develop anaemia, which gets worse as the disease progresses. Also, the treatment of cancer, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy, causes anaemia in cancer patients.
RPO 2000IU Injection contains ‘Erythropoietin alfa, human recombinant’. RPO 2000IU Injection works by stimulating the bone marrow (soft tissue within the bones that makes red blood cells) to make more red blood cells. This RPO 2000IU Injection is very similar to the natural substance in the body known as erythropoietin (hormone formed by kidneys and produced RBC), preventing anaemia (lack of haemoglobin and RBC in the blood).
RPO 2000IU Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. You may experience high blood pressure, nausea, vomiting and fever. Most of these side effects of RPO 2000IU Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to RPO 2000IU Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. RPO 2000IU Injection should not be taken in conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, or liver disease. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using RPO 2000IU Injection . RPO 2000IU Injection may affect your ability to drive and use machines as RPO 2000IU Injection may cause fits disorder during the first 90 days of treatment.
Uses Of RPO 2000IU Injection
- Anemia due to chronic kidney disease, Anemia due to chemotherapy
Medicinal Benefits
RPO 2000IU Injection helps in the treatment of anemia which may happen due to chronic kidney disease and cancer chemotherapy. RPO 2000IU Injection works by stimulating the bone marrow (soft tissue within the bones that makes red blood cells) to make more red blood cells. This RPO 2000IU Injection is very similar to the natural substance in the body known as erythropoietin (hormone formed by kidneys and produced RBC) which prevents anemia (lack of hemoglobin and RBC in the blood). Besides this RPO 2000IU Injection is also used for the treatment of anemia caused by a medicine known as zidovudine for the treatment of HIV (human immunodeficiency viruses). RPO 2000IU Injection also decreases the requirement for blood cell transfusions.
Directions For Use
Storage
- Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side Effects Of RPO 2000IU Injection
- High blood pressure
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Joint pain
- Clotting at the injection site
Precautions And Warning
If you are known to be allergic to RPO 2000IU Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. RPO 2000IU Injection should not be taken in conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attack, blood clot in the brain (stroke), fits disorder, liver disease, or kidney disease. Before taking RPO 2000IU Injection inform your doctor if you have any type of cancer or skin reactions. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using RPO 2000IU Injection . RPO 2000IU Injection may affect your ability to drive and using machines as RPO 2000IU Injection may cause fits to disorder during the first 90 days of treatment. RPO 2000IU Injection should not be used for children below 1 month of age during treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease. RPO 2000IU Injection should not be used for children below 5 years of age during treatment of anemia due to chemotherapy.
Interactions
Drug Interactions: RPO 2000IU Injection may have interaction with medicines used after kidney transplant (cyclosporine), other medicines for cancer and anemia (lenalidomide), medicines used for skin disease and cancer (thalidomide), anticancer (pomalidomide).
Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Disease Interactions: RPO 2000IU Injection should not be used in patients with high blood pressure and fits disorder.
Drug Interactions
- Cyclosporine
- Lenalidomide
- Thalidomide
- Pomalidomide
Safety Advice
Alcohol
It is not known that RPO 2000IU Injection may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid drinking alcohol while using RPO 2000IU Injection .
Pregnancy
RPO 2000IU Injection should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will decide what is the best treatment for you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Inform your doctor before taking RPO 2000IU Injection . Your doctor will advise you to either stop or continue treatment.
Driving
RPO 2000IU Injection may affect your ability to drive and using machines as RPO 2000IU Injection may cause fits to disorder during the first 90 days of treatment.
Liver
Take RPO 2000IU Injection with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
RPO 2000IU Injection is safely given to the kidney patients only if prescribed by your doctor.
Children
RPO 2000IU Injection should be used in children only when prescribed by a doctor.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Avoid making any changes in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
- Your doctor may get your blood tests done frequently to examine the levels of blood cells, hemoglobin, and electrolytes such as potassium in your blood.
- Eat food that is rich in iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid.
- Eat food like leafy, green vegetables, fish, eggs, and liver.
- Do mild to moderate exercise.
