Why erythropoietin injection is given?
Why erythropoietin injection is given?
Epoetin is used to treat severe anemia in patients on kidney dialysis or for those not on dialysis. Epoetin may also be used to prevent or treat anemia that is caused by surgery or medicines (eg, zidovudine) that are used for other conditions, such as HIV or cancer.
What is the drug Epogen used for?
This medication is used to treat anemia (low red blood cell count) in people with long-term serious kidney disease (chronic kidney failure), people receiving zidovudine to treat HIV, and people receiving chemotherapy for some types of cancer (cancer that does not involve the bone marrow or blood cells).
When is erythropoietin given?
Erythropoietin is used in many clinical settings. The most common use is in people with anemia (low blood count) related to kidney dysfunction. When the kidneys are not properly functioning, they produce less than normal amounts of erythropoietin, which can lead to low red blood cell production, or anemia.
Why is an erythropoietin test performed?
An erythropoietin (EPO) test is used primarily to help diagnose the cause of anemia. An EPO test is usually ordered in follow up to abnormal results on a complete blood count (CBC), such as a low red blood cell (RBC) count and low hemoglobin and hematocrit.
How can I increase my hemoglobin quickly?
Foods that help increase hemoglobin levels:
- Increase folic acid intake.
- Drink nettle tea.
- Load up on vitamin C.
- Eat a lot of iron rich foods.
- Do not forget to include more apples.
- Avoid iron blockers.
How does EPOGEN work in the body?
EPOGEN® is a prescription medicine that acts like the hormone erythropoietin. It helps the body create more red blood cells, which raises the hemoglobin (Hb) level. Hemoglobin [HEE-moh-glow-bin] is the part of the red blood cell that holds the oxygen.
Does EPOGEN cause shortness of breath?
Get medical help right away if any of these side effects occur: shortness of breath/rapid breathing, chest/jaw/left arm pain, unusual sweating, confusion, sudden dizziness/fainting, pain/swelling/warmth in the groin/calf, sudden/severe headaches, slurred speech, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes.
What is normal erythropoietin level?
Normal Results The normal range is 2.6 to 18.5 milliunits per milliliter (mU/mL). The examples above are common measurements for results of these tests. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Some labs use different measurements or test different samples.
How much erythropoietin should I take?
The recommended starting dose for adult patients is 50 to 100 Units/kg 3 times weekly intravenously or subcutaneously. The intravenous route is recommended for patients on hemodialysis.
What is the danger level of hemoglobin?
According to the American Association of Blood Banks, a hemoglobin level of 7 m/dL or below should indicate the need for a blood transfusion in people who are otherwise medically stable.
