Eprex (Erythropoietin)


Brand Name: Eprex

Generic Name: Erythropoietin

Manufacturer/Agent: Janssen-cilag


Formulation: inj

Strength: 2000 units/ml

Pack size: 6

Trade Price: KES 21,181.40

Retail Price: @ KES 4,707.00


Class: Blood/plasma Products (Nutrition and blood agents)

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Precautions: Caution in hypertension, history of epilepsy, chronic liver failure, thrombocytosis.

Indications/Uses: Anaemia associated with renal failure, zidovudine or chemotherapy induced anaemia.

Interactions:

Side Effects: Headache. hypertension. seizures. thrombosis. clotting in the dialyzer. transient increase in platelet count. chills. myalgia. skin rashes.