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Epotop 2000 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Epotop 2000 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Epotop 2000 Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Epotop 2000 Injection are Urticaria. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Epotop 2000 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Epotop 2000 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Epotop 2000 Injection's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Epotop 2000 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Epotop 2000 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Epotop 2000 Injection in conditions like Angina, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Epotop 2000 Injection contraindications section.
Besides this, Epotop 2000 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Epotop 2000 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Epotop 2000 Injection is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Epotop 2000 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Epotop may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Epotop again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Epotop 2000 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Epotop can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Epotop 2000 Injection on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Epotop on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Epotop 2000 Injection on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Epotop on the liver.
What is the effect of Epotop 2000 Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Epotop on the heart have been reported.
Epotop 2000 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Epotop 2000 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Epotop 2000 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Epotop 2000 Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Epotop 2000 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Epotop 2000 Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Epotop 2000 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Epotop 2000 Injection
Taking Epotop 2000 Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Epotop 2000 Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Epotop 2000 Injection with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Retacrit™(epoetin alfa-epbx)