What is NeoRecormon injection?

NeoRecormon is a clear, colourless solution for injection under the skin (subcutaneously) or into a vein (intravenously). It contains a hormone called epoetin beta, which stimulates the production of red blood cells.

How do you administer epoetin beta?

For adults, inject this medication into a vein or under the skin as directed by your doctor, usually every 2 to 4 weeks. Hemodialysis patients should receive this medication by injection into a vein. For children, inject this medication only into a vein as directed by the doctor, usually every 4 weeks.

How do you give NeoRecormon?

Form a skin fold by pinching the skin between thumb and forefinger. Hold the syringe barrel near to the needle, and insert the needle into the skin fold with a quick, firm action. Inject the Recormon solution. Withdraw the needle quickly and apply pressure over the injection site with a dry, sterile pad.

How do you administer NeoRecormon?

NeoRecormon should be administered either subcutaneously or intravenously in order to increase haemoglobin to not greater than 12 g/dl (7.5 mmol/l). Subcutaneous use is preferable in patients who are not receiving haemodialysis to avoid puncture of peripheral veins.

When should you not give recormon?

Recormon should be used with caution in the presence of refractory anemia with excess blasts in transformation, epilepsy, thrombocytosis and chronic liver failure. Folic acid and vitamin B 12 deficiencies should be ruled out as they reduce the effectiveness of Recormon.

How do you know Epoetin alfa is working?

Your doctor will test your blood regularly—at least weekly at the beginning of your treatment—to make sure EPOGEN® is working. The test will measure your Hb or your hematocrit (hee-MAT-a-crit) levels, though most doctors measure Hb because it is a better way to check for anemia.

When is the best time to inject recormon?

Recormon treatment should start as early as possible, preferably by day 3 of life. Premature infants who have received a transfusion before starting Recormon treatment are not likely to benefit as much as infants who have not had a transfusion. The treatment should last for 6 weeks.

What is the major side effect of epoetin alfa?

Epoetin alfa can cause serious side effects, including heart attack or stroke….Table 3: Adverse Reactions in Patients With CKD on Dialysis.

Adverse Reaction	Epogen-treated Patients (n = 148)	Placebo-treated Patients (n = 96)
Arthralgia	16.2%	3.1%
Muscle spasm	7.4%	6.3%
Pyrexia	10.1%	8.3%
Dizziness	9.5%	8.3%

How long does it take for epoetin alfa to work?

When epoetin begins to work, usually in about 6 weeks, most people start to feel better. Some people are able to be more active. However, epoetin only corrects anemia. It has no effect on kidney disease, cancer, or any other medical problem that needs regular medical attention.

How long does it take for an injection of erythropoietin to work?

What is the function of recormon?

Recormon (in some countries NeoRecormon) is a medicine that stimulates red-blood-cell growth. The active substance in Recormon, epoetin beta, is a copy of a human hormone called erythropoietin. Erythropoietin is produced by the kidneys and stimulates the production of red blood cells from the bone marrow.

What are the risks of erythropoietin?

Common side effects

• Allergic reaction. Rarely, some people have an allergic reaction to erythropoietin.
• Feeling sick or being sick. You may feel sick during treatment with erythropoietin.
• Diarrhoea.
• Blood clot risk.
• Headaches.
• High blood pressure.
• Muscle, joint or bone pain.
• Flu-like symptoms.

When do you inject recormon?

Recormon is administered twice weekly over 4 weeks. On those occasions where the patient’s PCV allows blood donation, i.e. PCV ≥ 33%, Recormon is administered at the end of blood donation. During the entire treatment period, a PCV of 48% should not be exceeded.

How do I use NeoRecormon?

Expel air from the syringe and needle by holding the syringe vertically and gently pressing the plunger upwards. Keep pressing the plunger until the amount of NeoRecormon in the syringe is as prescribed. 4. Clean the skin at the site of injection using an alcohol wipe. Form a skin fold by pinching the skin between thumb and forefinger.

Is the NeoRecormon pre-filled syringe ready for use?

The NeoRecormon pre-filled syringe is ready for use. Only solutions which are clear or slightly opalescent, colourless and practically free of visible particles may be injected.

What are the possible adverse reactions to NeoRecormon?

The most frequent adverse reaction during treatment with NeoRecormon is an increase in blood pressure or aggravation of existing hypertension, especially in cases of rapid PCV increase (see section 4.4).

How many IU is neoneorecormon?

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