Manufacturer
Janssen
Contents
Epoetin α
Indication
Anemia associated w/ chronic renal failure in adults & paed on dialysis. Anemia & reduction of transfusions in adult cancer patients w/ nonmyeloid malignancies on chemotherapy. Anemia in zidovudine-treated HIV patients who have endogenous erythropoietin level ≤500 mIU/mL. Facilitate autologous blood collection w/in a pre-deposit program in patients scheduled for major elective surgery. Adults w/ mild to moderate anemia scheduled for elective surgery.
Instruction
Eprex may be administered by intravenous or subcutaneous injection.
Drug interaction
Decreased response w/ drugs that decrease erythropoiesis. Monitor cyclosporin blood levels. Potentiated effect w/ hematinic agent eg, ferrous sulphate.
Malaysia
