Erypeg 100 mcg injection is used to increase blood RBC levels and combats anemia which has occurred due to cancer chemotherapy and chronic kidney disease. It stimulates bone marrow stem cells and inceases RBC production. It also protects RBCs from destruction. This medication is administered only by a healtjh care professional. Complete the full course of this medication as consulted by your doctor. Consuming iron supplements before and during the treatment have proven to be beneficial. Commonly encountered side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever.