Renocel 6000IU Injection

Marketer

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Alfa (6000IU)

Salt Synonyms

Epoetin Alfa

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

Uses of Renocel Injection

Anemia due to chronic kidney disease

Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy

Product introduction

Renocel 6000IU 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.

Renocel 6000IU 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. Renocel 6000IU 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 Renocel 6000IU 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.

Side effects of Renocel Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Renocel

High blood pressure

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

How to use Renocel Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Renocel Injection works

Renocel 6000IU 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

warnings

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Renocel 6000IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.

warnings

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Renocel 6000IU 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.

warnings

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Renocel 6000IU Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.