wepox injection is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (esa). it works by stimulating the bone marrow (soft tissue inside the bones, which produces red blood cells) to produce more red blood cells.
wepox injection is a protein also called a growth factor. it is considered a manufactured protein similar to the epo produced by the kidney. it helps your bone marrow to produce more red blood cells. it is used to treat anaemia caused by kidney disease in adults and children who are on dialysis. anaemia is a condition where there is a lack of sufficient red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body. this medicine helps to reduce the weakness and tiredness that you may be experiencing due to anaemia. the injection is usually given after a dialysis treatment.
this medication's most common side effects include nausea, vomiting, fever, and increased blood pressure. it may also cause flu-like symptoms such as headache, tiredness, dizziness, aches, and pains. consult your doctor if these symptoms persist for a prolonged time. your doctor may suggest various ways to prevent or reduce them. also, inform your doctor if you get any serious side effects, including seizures (fits). there may be a chance of serious blood clots after this injection. seek medical help immediately.
before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, or gout (disease of joint pain). also, tell your doctor if you are taking any other medications for the disease. inform your doctor if you have had any previous history of allergy to this medication. you need to inform your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to be pregnant or breastfeeding. monitoring of blood pressure should be done regularly during this treatment, either by you or your doctor. you should also go for other medical tests to ensure that this medicine doesn't cause any harmful effects.
