Epofit Injection

Epofit Injection belongs to a class of drugs known as erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) primarily used to treat anaemia (lack of haemoglobin in blood) due to chronic kidney disease and anaemia due to chemotherapy (cancer treatment). Anaemia is reduced levels of haemoglobin and red blood cells (RBCs) in the blood. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients slowly develop anaemia, which gets worse as the disease progresses. Also, the treatment of cancer, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy, causes anaemia in cancer patients.

Epofit Injection contains ‘Erythropoietin alfa, human recombinant’. Epofit Injection works by stimulating the bone marrow (soft tissue within the bones that makes red blood cells) to make more red blood cells. This Epofit Injection is very similar to the natural substance in the body known as erythropoietin (hormone formed by kidneys and produced RBC), preventing anaemia (lack of haemoglobin and RBC in the blood).

Epofit Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. You may experience high blood pressure, nausea, vomiting and fever. Most of these side effects of Epofit Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Epofit Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Epofit Injection should not be taken in conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, or liver disease. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Epofit Injection. Epofit Injection may affect your ability to drive and use machines as Epofit Injection may cause fits disorder during the first 90 days of treatment. 

Epofit Injection helps in the treatment of anemia which may happen due to chronic kidney disease and cancer chemotherapy. Epofit Injection works by stimulating the bone marrow (soft tissue within the bones that makes red blood cells) to make more red blood cells. This Epofit Injection is very similar to the natural substance in the body known as erythropoietin (hormone formed by kidneys and produced RBC) which prevents anemia (lack of hemoglobin and RBC in the blood). Besides this Epofit Injection is also used for the treatment of anemia caused by a medicine known as zidovudine for the treatment of HIV (human immunodeficiency viruses). Epofit Injection also decreases the requirement for blood cell transfusions.

If you are known to be allergic to Epofit Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Epofit Injection should not be taken in conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attack, blood clot in the brain (stroke), fits disorder, liver disease, or kidney disease. Before taking Epofit Injection inform your doctor if you have any type of cancer or skin reactions. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Epofit Injection. Epofit Injection may affect your ability to drive and using machines as Epofit Injection may cause fits to disorder during the first 90 days of treatment. Epofit Injection should not be used for children below 1 month of age during treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease. Epofit Injection should not be used for children below 5 years of age during treatment of anemia due to chemotherapy.