Erykine 2000IU Injection contains Erythropoietin Alfa (also called epoetin alfa), a synthetic form of the natural hormone erythropoietin. It is used to treat anemia in specific circumstances by stimulating the bone marrow's generation of red blood cells.

Brand Name: Erykine

Composition: Erythropoietin Alfa

Mechanism of Action:

By stimulating the erythroid progenitor cells in the bone marrow, erythropoietin alfa aids in the development and maturation of red blood cells. This raises hemoglobin levels and reduces anemia symptoms like weakness and exhaustion.

Dosage and Administration:

The underlying ailment and the patient's reaction to therapy determine the Erykine dosage. Usually, an intravenous or subcutaneous injection is used.

Uses:

• Chronic Kidney Disease
• Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
• HIV Patients on Zidovudine Therapy

Side Effects:

• Headache
• Joint or muscle pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
• Hypertension
• Stroke
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Pure Red Cell Aplasia

Safety Advise: 

Kidney  

Patients with kidney impairment may need dosage adjustments and closer monitoring. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Liver  

Patients with liver impairment may need dosage adjustments and closer monitoring. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Pregnancy  

Use Erykine with caution in pregnancy, only if absolutely necessary, as safety has not been fully established. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Breastfeeding  

Whether Erykine enters breast milk is unknown. Before taking this drug while nursing, Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Alcohol  

The safety of consuming alcohol while using Erykine 2000IU Injection is unknown. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Storage:

Store in a refrigerator at 2-8°C (36-46°F). Do not freeze, Protect from light.

How to use this medication?

This medication is administered subcutaneously or by injection into a vein. It is often administered at a hospital or clinic by a medical expert.

You will receive instructions on how to prepare and administer this medication if you receive it at home. Use precisely as instructed. Take your medication on a regular basis. Never take your medication more frequently than prescribed.

It's crucial that you store your used syringes and needles in a designated sharps container. Never dispose of them in a trash can. Get a sharps container by calling your pharmacist or healthcare provider if you don't already have one.

References:

1.      Bedair H, Yang J, Dwyer MK, McCarthy JC. Preoperative erythropoietin alpha reduces postoperative transfusions in THA and TKA but may not be cost-effective. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research®. 2015 Feb;473:590-6.

2.      Jelkmann W. Regulation of erythropoietin production. The Journal of physiology. 2011 Mar 15;589(6):1251-8.

3.      Erslev AJ. Erythropoietin. New England Journal of Medicine. 1991 May 9;324(19):1339-44.

4.      Bunn HF. Erythropoietin. Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in medicine. 2013 Mar 1;3(3):a011619.

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Marketer details

Name: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.

Country of origin: India