Description:
Epogen is a semi-synthetic product. It is a form of protein which helps your body in producing red blood cells. This protein is reduced in your body when you suffer from kidney failure or you are on certain medications that affect the production of this protein. Lack of blood cells in our body develops a condition known as Anemia. Hence, Epogen is a drug, which is used for the treatment of Anemia. It can also be used for various other purposes.
Necessary information regarding the use of Epogen:
There are certain precautions and cautions you need to take before starting Epogen. There are various stages when the use of Epogen that can be dangerous to your body. Take a look at the issues narrated below:
Health issues:
There are certain health conditions in which Epogen can be dangerous for you. Such as:
-Strokes and blood clotting history
-Cancer
-Hypertension (high blood pressure) or any heart disease
If you have any of the above listed health issues, you may not be able to take Epogen.
Also, before starting Epogen, it is important that you let your doctor know if you are suffering from epilepsy (lack of consciousness) or bear a history of seizures (sudden occurrence of a disease). It is important for you to make your doctor aware of it. The reason is that Epogen may cause seizures.
You may not be able to take Epogen because of the above given disorders or you may need a dosage adjustment.
Injecting Epogen:
Be careful while you are injecting Epogen. If you are unaware of the process or if you don’t know where exactly you have to inject it, you should no try it.
A brief review of side effects:
If you experience weakness, short breaths, lightheadedness or paling of skin, you should immediately contact your doctor. By and large, these are the signs which indicate that your body has stopped reacting to Epogen.
Menstrual Periods:
There have been reports of women having menstrual periods once they start with Epogen. This condition occurs with the use of Epogen, even if they have not had a period for quite some time due to medical conditions or a menopause. Once this period have started, you are likely to be pregnant. Consult your doctor about birth control before starting Epogen.
Pregnancy:
Epogen lies in the FDA pregnancy category C. This simply means that it is not confirmed yet whether the use of Epogen will be harmful to an unborn baby or not. Therefore, you are recommended not to use this drug without consulting your doctor. Even if you become pregnant during the treatment, you should inform your doctor. |
