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Erykine is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Secondary and off-label uses of Erykine have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Erykine depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Erykine include Urticaria. Some other side effects of Erykine have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Erykine are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Erykine is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Erykine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Erykine related warnings section.
Erykine is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Angina, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Erykine are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Erykine may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Erykine, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Erykine 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 Erykine safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Erykine. It is best to stop taking Erykine immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Erykine safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Erykine. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Erykine on the Kidneys?
Erykine is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Erykine on the Liver?
Erykine does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Erykine on the Heart?
Side effects of Erykine rarely affect the heart.
Erykine 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 Erykine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Erykine habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Erykine is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Erykine can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Erykine only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Erykine in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Erykine
You can take Erykine with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Erykine
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Erykine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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)