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Epoetin beta
Epoetin beta is a medicine in the class miscellaneous. It is used for anemia.
- Classe médicamenteuse: Miscellaneous
- Indications: anemia
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L'essentiel
- Classe médicamenteuse
- Miscellaneous
- Code ATC
- B03XA01
- Formes courantes
- injection
- Dosages courants
- 4000 iu, 10000 iu, 50 mcg/0.3 ml
- Interactions connues
- 1 (Modérée: 1)
- Noms commerciaux
- 20
- Pays et marchés
- 4
Indications
Mécanisme d'action
Erythropoietin receptor activator with greater activity in vivo as well as increased half-life, in contrast to erythropoietin. Erythropoietin is produced in the kidney and released into the bloodstream in response to hypoxia.
Posologie adulte habituelle (résumé de la notice)
Anemia Associated with Chronic Renal Failure: 0.6 mcg/kg IV/SC q2week initially
Grossesse et allaitement
- Grossesse
- Unknown No clinical data in pregnancy; animal studies showed no harm. EU label: use with caution in pregnancy. Weigh the benefit (e.g. anaemia of kidney disease) against the unknown risk.
- Allaitement
- Safe Not known if it passes into milk; EU label: weigh breastfeeding against treatment. Erythropoietin is a normal part of milk, and the similar epoetin alfa is considered acceptable (LactMed); it is poorly absorbed by the infant.
Effets indésirables signalés
- Headache
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Nasopharyngitis
- Diarrhea
- Hypertension
Précautions particulières
- Increased mortality and/or tumor progression in patients with cancer
- Not approved for chemotherapy-induced anemia
- Caution in history of cardiovascular disease or HTN; control hypertension prior to initiating and during therapy
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Principales interactions (1)
- Cyclosporin + Epoetin beta Moderate
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Questions fréquentes
What is Epoetin beta used for?
Epoetin beta is a medicine in the class miscellaneous. It is used for Anemia.
What side effects have been reported with Epoetin beta?
Headache, Upper respiratory tract infection, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhea, Hypertension.
Can Epoetin beta be taken in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy: Unknown. No clinical data in pregnancy; animal studies showed no harm. EU label: use with caution in pregnancy. Weigh the benefit (e.g. anaemia of kidney disease) against the unknown risk. Breastfeeding: Safe. Not known if it passes into milk; EU label: weigh breastfeeding against treatment. Erythropoietin is a normal part of milk, and the similar epoetin alfa is considered acceptable (LactMed); it is poorly absorbed by the infant.
What does Epoetin beta interact with?
MediHelp lists 1 known interactions for Epoetin beta. Moderate: 1. The most serious include Cyclosporin.
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