EPIAO Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Thai FDA Category Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Epoetin α

Indications/Uses

Anemia associated w/ chronic renal failure & in cancer patients treated w/ chemotherapy.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

IV/SC Adult Initial dose: 100-150 IU/kg/wk for dialysis patient & 75-100 IU/kg/wk for nondialysis patient. Adjust dose for patients who respond w/ target Hb & hematocrit.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Uncontrolled HTN, hypersensitivity to mammalian cell-derived product & human albumin.

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Special Precautions

Monitor hematocrit regularly to avoid excessive erythropoiesis.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Skin reaction, fever.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Haematopoietic Agents / Supportive Care Therapy

ATC Classification

B03XA01 - erythropoietin ; Belongs to the class of other antianemic preparations. Used in the treatment of anemia.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

EPIAO inj 10,000 IU

Packing/Price

1 mL x 1's

Form

EPIAO inj 4000 IU

Packing/Price

(pre-filled syringe) 1 mL x 1's; (vial) 1 mL x 10 × 1's; (vial) 1 mL x 1's

EPIAO

epoetin alfa

Manufacturer:

Shenyang Sunshine Pharmaceutical

Distributor:

B L H Trading