EPREX 4000 IU 6 INJECTION

Active ingredients: Eprex 4000 I.U. 6 syringes contains the active ingredient epoetin alfa, which is a recombinant human erythropoietin. Epoetin alfa is a protein that stimulates the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells.

Dosage form: Eprex 4000 I.U. is available as a solution for injection in pre-filled syringes.

Type of dosage: Eprex 4000 I.U. can be administered subcutaneously (under the skin) or intravenously (into a vein).

Mechanism of action: Epoetin alfa works by binding to erythropoietin receptors on the surface of red blood cell progenitor cells. This binding stimulates the progenitor cells to mature into red blood cells.

Uses: Eprex 4000 I.U. is used to treat anemia caused by a variety of conditions, including:

Chronic kidney disease

Cancer chemotherapy

Myelodysplastic syndromes

HIV/AIDS

Premature babies

Surgery

How to use: Eprex 4000 I.U. should be administered by a healthcare professional. If you are self-injecting Eprex, be sure to follow your doctor's instructions carefully.

To inject Eprex subcutaneously:

Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

Choose a clean injection site on your abdomen, thigh, or buttock.

Wipe the injection site with an alcohol swab.

Remove the needle cap from the pre-filled syringe.

Pinch a fold of skin at the injection site.

Insert the needle into the fold of skin at a 45-degree angle.

Inject the medication slowly.

Remove the needle and release the fold of skin.

Apply pressure to the injection site with a cotton ball or gauze.

To inject Eprex intravenously:

Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

Prepare the intravenous (IV) line according to your doctor's instructions.

Remove the needle cap from the pre-filled syringe.

Connect the syringe to the IV line.

Inject the medication slowly.

Disconnect the syringe from the IV line.

Flush the IV line with saline solution.

Important safety information: Eprex 4000 I.U. can cause serious side effects, including:

Blood clots

High blood pressure

Heart attack

Stroke

Seizures

If you experience any of these side effects, stop taking Eprex and contact your doctor immediately.

Eprex 4000 I.U. is also not recommended for people with certain medical conditions, such as:

Uncontrolled high blood pressure

Severe heart disease

Severe kidney disease

Active seizures

If you have any questions or concerns about Eprex 4000 I.U., be sure to talk to your doctor.