Nipotin 3000 IU (IV/SC Injection)
3000 IU pre-filled syringe: ৳ 1,400.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Erythropoietin alfa |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients on dialysis
- Treatment of anemia in CKD patients not on dialysis
- Treatment of anemia due to Zidovudine in HIV-infected patients
- Treatment of anemia due to myelosuppressive chemotherapy
- Reduction of allogeneic RBC transfusions in noncardiac, nonvascular surgery
- Prevention of anemia of prematurity in infants
Description
Recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO) with a 165 amino acid sequence
Dosage
- Evaluation of Iron Stores and Nutritional Factors before treatment
- Monitoring hemoglobin levels before and during therapy
- Dosing adjustments based on hemoglobin rate of rise, decline, and responsiveness
- Initiating and adjusting therapy for CKD patients on dialysis and not on dialysis
- Dose adjustment for Zidovudine-treated HIV-infected Patients
- Initiation of Erythropoietin alfa in cancer chemotherapy patients
- Dosage regimen for prevention of anemia of prematurity in infants
Administration
- Preparation and administration instructions
- Recommendations to protect syringe from light
- Visual inspection prior to administration
- Discard unused portions of Erythropoietin alfa
Interaction
Potentiation of Nipotin effect by haematinic agents like ferrous sulphate
Contraindications
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Serious allergic reactions to Erythropoietin alfa
- Patients with Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA) following previous erythropoietin treatment
Side Effects
- Adverse reactions in CKD patients
- Adverse reactions in Zidovudine-treated HIV-infected Patients
- Adverse reactions in cancer patients on chemotherapy
- Adverse reactions in noncardiac, nonvascular surgery patients
- Common fall in serum ferritin values in premature infants
Pregnancy & Lactation
Limited information on use in pregnant and lactating women
Overdose Effects
Potential for hemoglobin levels above desired level; risk of severe hypertension
Therapeutic Class
Drugs for Haemolytic Hypoplastic & Renal Anemia
Storage Conditions
Store at 2°C to 8°C; protect from freezing and light