What is NeoRecormon used for?
What is NeoRecormon used for?
What is NeoRecormon used for? NeoRecormon is used in the following situations: to treat anaemia (low red blood cell counts) that is causing symptoms in adults and children with chronic renal failure (long-term, progressive decrease in the ability of the kidneys to work properly);
What is NeoRecormon injection?
NeoRecormon is a clear, colourless solution for injection under the skin (subcutaneously) or into a vein (intravenously). It contains a hormone called epoetin beta, which stimulates the production of red blood cells.
How do you administer NeoRecormon?
NeoRecormon should be administered either subcutaneously or intravenously in order to increase haemoglobin to not greater than 12 g/dl (7.5 mmol/l). Subcutaneous use is preferable in patients who are not receiving haemodialysis to avoid puncture of peripheral veins.
How long does it take for erythropoietin to work?
How soon after starting EPO medication will I feel better? It will take time for EPO medication to work in your body. Most people take 1 to 2 months to feel better.
How do you know Epoetin alfa is working?
Your doctor will test your blood regularly—at least weekly at the beginning of your treatment—to make sure EPOGEN® is working. The test will measure your Hb or your hematocrit (hee-MAT-a-crit) levels, though most doctors measure Hb because it is a better way to check for anemia.
What are the side effects of taking erythropoietin?
Common side effects
- Allergic reaction. Rarely, some people have an allergic reaction to erythropoietin.
- Feeling sick or being sick. You may feel sick during treatment with erythropoietin.
- Diarrhoea.
- Blood clot risk.
- Headaches.
- High blood pressure.
- Muscle, joint or bone pain.
- Flu-like symptoms.
What are the benefits of erythropoietin?
EPO stimulates the production of red blood cells in bone marrow and regulates the concentration of red blood cells and haemoglobin in the blood. This is useful for athletes, since red blood cells shuttle oxygen to the cells, including muscle cells, enabling them to operate more effectively.
How long does it take for epoetin to work?
When epoetin begins to work, usually in about 6 weeks, most people start to feel better. Some people are able to be more active. However, epoetin only corrects anemia. It has no effect on kidney disease, cancer, or any other medical problem that needs regular medical attention.
Where do you inject epoetin?
Epoetin alfa injection products come as a solution (liquid) to inject subcutaneously (just under the skin) or intravenously (into a vein). It is usually injected one to three times weekly.