Epokine Inj 10000Units 1.0ML is primarily indicated in conditions like Acceleration of myeloid recovery following bone marrow transplantation, Anaemia, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Orthostatic hypotension.

Side Effects

Epokine Inj 10000Units 1.0ML produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Hyperkalemia, Increased mean arterial BP, Grand mal seizures, Thrombosis. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Epokine Inj 10000Units 1.0ML therapy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Epokine Inj 10000Units 1.0ML are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Shivering, Muscular aches.

Contraindication 

Epokine Inj 10000Units 1.0ML is contraindicated in conditions like Erythroid leukaemia,Uncontrolled hypertension.

Warning

Epokine Inj 10000Units 1.0ML should be used with caution in pregnant or nursing women only if clearly needed. It should be used with caution in patients with history of blood clots, heart or blood vessel disease, high blood pressure, porphyria, seizures or problems with bones. This drug may not work if patient have sickle cell anemia. Evaluation of iron stores, by measurement of serum iron, iron-binding capacity, and ferritin, should be undertaken before initiation of treatment. High Risk Group Drug should not be given to Geriatrics..If prescribina.