Eprex is a popular medicine that is also widely known under the name of Epoetin. This medicine is an artificial version of erythropoietin (EPO). EPO is naturally produced by the organism (mostly in the kidneys). EPO is known to stimulate the patients bone marrow, thus increasing its blood cells production. If the body fails to produce enough blood cells, the patient may suffer from severe anemia (this medical condition often occurs in the case of patients who are suffering from kidney disorders). Eprex is widely prescribed to treat and to prevent severe anemia (this medical disorder might be triggered by a variety of medical conditions such as cancer, AIDS, surgery, etc).

Eprex Indications:

Eprex is a popular medicine that is usually prescribed in the prevention and in the treatment of severe anemia. However, this drug can also be used for other purposes that have not been listed here.

Eprex Intake Guidelines:

Eprex is usually administered by an authorized health care provider after a dialysis treatment. However, some drugs that are given by injection can be used at home. If you want to use this medicine at home, you should ask your physician how to properly administer your injections. You should take Eprex exactly like your doctor has told or prescribed you to. You should not change the dosage that your physician has given you without his or her consent. If you have any further questions regarding your treatment with this medicine, you should read the instructions on the drugs label or you should ask a doctor, a pharmacist or a nurse. Your physician might want to regularly check your general health condition. Avoid missing any of your appointments with your physician.

Eprex Dosage:

You ought to acquire the correct Eprex dosage from your personal healthcare provider. Do not alter the dose that he or she has prescribed you under no circumstances without your physicians approval. The correct dose of this medicine is known to vary from one patient to another, as it depends on some factors: age, sex, general health condition, weight, severity of the disorder, etc.

Eprex Drug Reactions:

Ask your physician if you may start taking any other medicines during a treatment with Eprex.