Epotop 6000 IU Injection

Epotop 6000 IU Injection is an antibiotic used to treat numerous bacterial infections like pneumonia, strep throat, pelvic inflammatory disease, middle ear infections, bone or joint infections, endocarditis among others.

Epotop injection belongs to a lincosamide class of antibiotics and works by blocking bacteria from synthesising protein. This medication should be used to treat bacterial infections only and not against viruses, such as for common cold or flu.

Common side effects of this injection includes diarrhoea, jaundice, nausea, rashes on skin, urinating less than usual or not at all, pain at the site of injection, fever, body aches, unusual bleeding or easy bruising. If the side effects are more severe or persistent it is advisable to consult a doctor and discontinue the medication.

It is advised to avoid taking Epotop injection if –

• You suffer from gastrointestinal diseases.
• You are allergic to lincosamides.
• You have asthma, a liver disease, eczema, Crohn’s disease, or an intestinal disease.
• You are breastfeeding a baby.

The medication may interact with other medications and might alter the way the medicine works. Ensure that your doctor is aware of all your other medications before prescribing you with a dose of this injection. Epotop 6000 IU Injection is generally safe during pregnancy, but consult a doctor before taking it.

• Chronic Kidney Disease Associated Anemia

• Chemotherapy Associated Anemia

• Anemia Due To Use Of Medicines

• Anemia Associated With Surgery

• Allergy

• Non-Chemotherapy Associated Anemia In Cancer Patients

• High Blood Pressure

• Pure Red Cell Aplasia

• Use of multi-dose vials

• Fever

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Mouth Sores

• Headache

• Muscle Or Joint Pain

• Cough

• Diarrhoea

• Swelling And Redness At The Injection Site

• Stomach Discomfort And Pain

• Severe Skin Allergy

• Swelling Of Face, Lips, Eyelids, Tongue, Hands And Feet

• Difficulty In Breathing

• Wheezing

• Dizziness

• Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

• Difficulty In Swallowing

• Increased Blood Pressure

• Pure Red Cell Aplasia

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of effect for this medication depends on the intended use.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this injection can be observed within few days of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women should avoid using this injection, unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor before using it.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Women who are breastfeeding an infant should not use Epotop injection, unless absolutely necessary.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Epotop 6000 IU Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Vintor 6000 IU Injection

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Erypro 6000 IU Injection

  Biocon Ltd

• Eprex 6000 IU Injection

  Janssen

• Zyrop 6000 IU Injection

  Zydus Cadila

• Vertirest 16 MG Tablet

  Linux Laboratories

• Missed Dose instructions

  Contact your doctor if you have missed a scheduled dose of this medicine and follow all the instructions given.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

Epotop 6000 IU Injection is a synthetic form of erythropoietin. It stimulates the proliferation and maturation of components that form the red blood cells in the body.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Ramipril

  Report the use of Ramipril of any other medicine used for lowering high blood pressure to the doctor. You may require a dose adjustment and more frequent monitoring of blood pressure level while using these medicines together.

  Cyclosporine

  Report the use of either of the medication to the doctor. You may require undergoing clinical safety monitoring before using these medicines together.

  Thalidomide

  Report the use of thalidomide to the doctor before receiving epoetin alfa. The risk of clot formation and associated side effects are very high if these medicines are used together. Your doctor may prescribe an alternate medication or administer these medications after adjusting the dose and safety monitoring.

• Interaction with Disease

  Hypertension

  Patients having an elevated blood pressure level should exercise caution while using this injection.

  Seizure Disorders

  Patients suffering from seizure disorders should use some other safer alternative of this medication.

  Blood Clotting Disorder

  Those who suffer from blood clotting disorders should not use epotop injection.

  Hemodialysis

  This injection should be used with caution in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Consult a doctor to know more about this injection.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.