espogen injection is a prescription medicine belonging to a group called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (esa). espogen injection is a medicine that helps your bone marrow to produce more red blood cells. it is used to treat a type of anaemia caused by kidney disease. it is also used to treat anaemia caused by cancer chemotherapy and by taking medicines to treat hiv.
anaemia is a condition where your body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body. a doctor usually gives the injection after a dialysis treatment. this medicine helps reduce the weakness and tiredness that you may be experiencing due to anaemia.
taking this medicine'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, and aches and pains. these side effects are most common at the start of treatment, but if they persist, your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
your blood pressure should be checked often during this treatment by you or your doctor. you may also need other regular medical tests to be sure this medicine is not causing harmful effects. it is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
