Recormon 5000 IU/0.3 ml (IV/SC Injection)
0.3 ml pre-filled syringe: ৳ 3,339.40
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Erythropoietin beta |
| Company | Roche bangladesh ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of symptomatic anemia associated with chronic kidney disease in dialysis patients
- Treatment of symptomatic renal anemia
- Prevention of anemia of prematurity in infants
- Increasing the yield of autologous blood from patients
- Treatment of symptomatic anemia in adult patients with non-myeloid malignancies receiving chemotherapy
Pharmacology
- Erythropoietin beta stimulates erythrocyte formation
- Acts as a mitosis-stimulating factor and differentiation hormone
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended for use by experienced physicians
- First dose should be administered under medical supervision
- Aseptic techniques for multidose preparation
- Use of disposable sterile syringes and needles for each administration
Interaction
- No dedicated clinical interaction studies performed
- No evidence of potential interaction with other medicinal products
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity
- Contraindicated in patients with poorly controlled hypertension
- Restrictions for patients with specific medical history in certain indications
Side Effects
- Rare skin reactions like rash, pruritus, and urticaria
- Rare anaphylactoid reactions reported
- Flu-like symptoms in rare cases
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited safety information during pregnancy from post-marketing experience
- Caution advised for pregnant women
- Limited experience in human lactation
Use in Special Populations
- Pediatric use: Recormon doses vary based on age
- Geriatric use: No need for special dose adjustments
- No dedicated clinical trials in patients with hepatic impairment
Overdose Effects
- Wide therapeutic range
- Excessive erythropoiesis with excessive hemoglobin levels
- Temporary withholding of Recormon in case of overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for Haemolytic Hypoplastic & Renal Anemia
Storage Conditions
- Refrigeration storage at 2°C–8°C
- Protection from light with outer carton