Procrit is a synthetic form
of a naturally stirring protein
called erythropoietin. Erythropoietin
is produced in the kidney and
excites the creation of red
blood cells. The quantity of
erythropoietin in the body may
be lower when the kidneys are
injured. This medication mechanism
is prescribed to patient for
the treatment of anemia by stimulating
red blood cell production.
In deciding to make use of this
medicine, the risks of taking
the medicine must be evaluate
against the good it will do.
This is a judgment a doctor
makes after careful evaluation
of the patient.
This medication has been tested
by much experimentation and
the current users of this drug
is also benefiting significantly.
However if some side effects
appears such as high fever,
drowsiness, it is strongly advised
to contact your doctor and follow
the doctor instruction for the
use of Procrit. If any side
effects of Procrit medication
persist it is advised to consult
the doctor rather than to continue
with the medication.
After the evaluation by the
doctor follow the instruction
given by the doctor for the
use of Procrit medication.
The various side effects
of Procrit are:-
- The use of Procrit has
resulted in Anaemia in certain
patients. This side effect
includes tiredness, headaches,
shortness of breath and dizziness.
- Procrit use may result
in allergic reactions. These
reactions are caused by inflammations
in throat, lips and respiratory
system. A doctor is to be
consulted immediately if such
side effects are observed.
- Procrit is known to cause
seizures when patients are
on dialysis. However, it is
said that this side effect
is rare. If seizures do take
place, they commonly do so
during the first 90 days of
treatment.
- Sometime Procrit has resulted
in asthenia in certain patient.
This is a condition when a
patient feels very weak and
does not have enough energy
in the body after consuming
Procrit.
- The use of Procrit has
resulted in muscular pains
in certain patients. This
side effect includes tiredness,
pain in joints, physical pain.
- Sometime the consumption
of Procrit may result in vomiting
if this condition persist
it is require to stop the
medication and consult the
doctor. Nausea, vomiting,
or diarrhea is one of the
common side-effects of Procrit.
- Procrit is believed to
cause an increase heart rate
or increase in blood pressure.
If these conditions occur
it is advised to stop taking
the medication.
- Procrit can prevent a baby
from budding normally in the
womb. If you are pregnant
or think you might be pregnant
you should not have Procrit.
These side effects of Procrit
have been acknowledged by the
developer of this medication.
Precautionary measures are advice
to follow while consuming procrit
and a complete medical checkup
before and during the usage
of procrit is advised.
Much logical research is in
progress to over come the side
effects of procrit. How ever
the side effects of procrit
are still there and are occurring
in few patients at some rare
occasions. The side effects
displayed with procrit usually
fade away after a short phase
of time, but if they continue,
or turn into a nuisance, get
in touch with your pharmacist
for further recommendations. |
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