Introduction
- Epoetin alfa is given as an injection under the skin or into a vein as directed by the doctor, usually 1 to 3 times a week.
- Take epoetin alfa regularly to get the most benefit from it.
- To help remember, take epoetin alfa at the same time.
- Quantity is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
- Do not increase your quantity or take this product more often than directed.
Indications
This medicine can be used for anaemia associated with chronic (long term) renal failure in haemodialysis (a process to clean the blood due to kidney failure).
Side Effects
Side effects of epoetin alfa include:
- Nausea/vomiting
- Yellowing eyes/skin
- Vision changes
- Trouble sleeping
- blood clots
- Rapid breathing
- Chest/jaw/left arm pain
- Unusual sweating
- Trouble speaking
- Weakness on one side of the body
- Blood clots
- Fainting
- Severe dizziness
- Rash
- Trouble b









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