Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta is a medication used to treat anemia. Anemia is a condition where your body doesn't have enough red blood cells, which can make you feel tired and weak. This medication helps increase the number of red blood cells in your body, giving you more energy and improving your overall well-being. It is often prescribed for people with kidney problems or those undergoing certain cancer treatments to help them feel better and more active.
Dosage:
Symptomatic Anaemia Associated With Chronic Renal Failure:
By IV Or Sc Inj:
Adult: Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agent (ESA) Naive Patients: 0.6 Mcg/kg Once Every Two Wk By Iv Or Sc Inj. Adjust Dose According To Haemoglobin Levels At Minimum 4 Wkintervals. Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agent (ESA) Treated Patients: 120-360 Mcg/kg Once Monthly By IV or Sc Inj According To Previous Esa Dose. Adjust Dose According To Hemoglobin Levels At Minimum 4 Wk Intervals. See Literature.
Children: Not Recommended.
Content
Inj 30 Mcg /50 Mcg /75 Mcg /100 Mcg /120 Mcg /150 Mcg /200 Mcg /250 Mcg /360 Mcg: Pre- Filled Syringe: Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta 30 Mcg (0.3 ml), 50 Mcg (0.3 ml), 75 Mcg (0.3 ml), 100
Pregnancy
Risk Cannot Be Ruled Out.
Stability
Recombinant Human Erythropoietin
Contra Indications
Uncontrolled Hypertension. Pure Red Cell Aplasia Following Erythropoietin Therapy. Patients Unable To Receive Thromboprophylaxis. Severe Cardiovascular Disease Including Recent Mi Or Cerebral Vascular Accident In Patients Scheduled For Major Orthopaedic Surgery.
Precautions
Uncontrolled Hypertension. Pure Red Cell Aplasia Following Erythropoietin Therapy. Patients Unable To Receive Thromboprophylaxis. Severe Cardiovascular Disease Including Recent Mi Or Cerebral Vascular Accident In Patients Scheduled For Major Orthopaedic Surgery.
Lactation
Caution Advised or Effect Undetermined.
Side Effects
Dose-Dependent Increase In Br Aggravation Of Hypertension
