NEO RECORMON 5000 IU INJECTION

Introduction:

Neo Recormon 5000IU Injection contains the active constituent epoetin beta. It is used to symptomatic anemia caused by chronic kidney disease (CKD) and in adult patients receiving chemotherapy (cancer treatment). It prevents anemia in premature infants and treats people donating their own blood before surgery. Anemia is a condition where your body lacks healthy red blood cells to transport oxygen.

Like the natural hormone erythropoietin, this medication increases the blood's red blood cells and hemoglobin levels. Before taking Neo Recormon 5000IU Injection, you need to talk to your physician if you have blood pressure, heart disorders, blood clot disorders, allergic conditions, or other diseases. Inform your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant or pregnant.

Uses of Neo Recormon 5000IU Injection:

• Treats anemia caused by chronic kidney disease and chemotherapy
• Prevents anemia in premature infants
• Treats people donating their own blood before surgery

How Neo Recormon 5000IU Injection works:

It works by stimulating the bone marrow to produce more number of blood cells to treat anemia.

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

Store in refrigerator at 2° C - 8° C. Do not freeze or shake. 

References:

1. Roche Products Limited, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [Revised date Jan 2022], [Accessed date 1st March 2022], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.1538.pdf
2. Susan M Cheer, Antona J Wagstaff; Epoetin Beta: a review of its clinical use in the treatment of anaemia in patients with cancer; Drugs; Published on 2004; Accessed on 01/03/2022; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14871172/

How to use Neo Recormon 5000IU Injection:

The Injection will be given to you by health care professional. Do not attempt to inject yourself unless you are trained to do so by your physician or health care provider. Take exactly as your health care provider tells you to take it. 

Safety advice:

Pregnancy: 

There are no established adverse effects of the medication during the administration of pregnancy. It is advisable to take only under the specialist advice on necessary requirements. Consult your doctor for potential risks of this medication

Breastfeeding: 

It is advisable to take only if it is completely necessary, consult your doctor for potential risks. 

Liver: 

It is important to Inform your doctor if you have any liver diseases prior taking the injection

Kidney: 

In patients with chronic renal failure, the doctor will frequently check the dose if they do not properly respond to Neo Recormon 5000IU Injection. 

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Common:

• Low levels of iron
• High blood pressure
• Headache
• Nausea, vomiting