Epoetin Beta Pharmacology
Epoetin Beta
2.Myalgia
3.Arthralgia
4.Flu-like syndrome
5.Rashes and urticaria
6.Dangerous: Hypertensive crisis with encephalopathy-like symptoms e.g. Headache, confusion, generalised seizures,Thrombosis.
2.Hypersensitivity to mammalian cell products and human albumin
3.Special Precautions:
4.Chronic renal failure
5.Ischaemic heart diseases
6.Hypertension
7.Seizures
8.Liver dysfunction
2.Anaemia related to non-myeloid malignant disease chemotherapy
3.Anaemia of prematurity
4.Increase yield of autologous blood
2.Increased dose of heparin in patients undergoing dialysis
Adult: Given via SC route: 60 units/kg/wk for 4 wk. Dose may be divided to be given on daily or 3 times/wk. When admin via IV, initial dose: 40 units/kg 3 times/wk for 4 wk. May be increased to 80 units/kg 3 times/wk. For SC and IV routes, subsequent doses can be increased at 60 units/kg/wk until target is reached. Max Dosage: 720 units/kg/wk
2.Anaemia related to non-myeloid malignant disease chemotherapy
Adult: Subcutaneous ;450 units/kg/wk. May be divided into 3-7 doses for solid tumours, multiple myeloma, low-grade Hodgkin's disease, chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. May double dose after 4 wk, if necessary. Treatment may continue for up to a mth after chemotherapy. If no adequate response is achieved after 4 wk at higher dose, then treatment should be stopped
3.Anaemia of prematurity
Adult: Subcutaneous :250 units/kg 3 times wkly. Treatment should be started as early as possible and continued for 6 wk
4.Increase yield of autologous blood
Adult: Parenteral :Up to 800 units/kg IV, or up to 600 units/kg SC, twice wkly for 4 wk before surgery
Parenteral: Refrigerate at 2-8?C. Do not freeze
Subcutaneous: Refrigerate at 2-8?C. Do not freeze
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