Product introduction

Zyrop 10000 Injection is a medicine that helps your bone marrow to produce more red blood cells. It is used to treat a type of anemia caused by kidney disease. It is also used to treat anemia caused by cancer chemotherapy and by medicines to treat HIV.

Zyrop 10000 Injection is given by injection either under the skin or into a vein, which will be decided by your doctor. Usually, the injections are given by a nurse or doctor. The dose depends on your body weight and the cause of your anemia. Iron supplements both before and during treatment may make this treatment more effective. Zyrop 10000 Injection needs to be stored in a fridge but used at room temperature.

The most common side effects of taking this medicine 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. Tell your doctor straight away if you get any serious side effects, including seizures (fits). Sometimes, this medicine can cause serious blood clots that need urgent medical attention.

Before using Zyrop 10000 Injection, you should tell your doctor if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, or gout (a disease of joint pain). You should also tell him/her what other medicines you are taking in case they affect this treatment. 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.

Uses of Zyrop Powder for Injection

Benefits of Zyrop Powder for Injection

Treatment of Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy
Anemia is a condition where your body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body. Zyrop 10000 Injection is a man-made protein that works by stimulating the bone marrow (soft tissue inside the bones) to produce more red blood cells. The natural human form of this protein may be reduced when you are having chemotherapy to treat some types of cancer. An injection of the medicine can reduce the need to have a blood transfusion. You may also be given iron supplements to make the treatment more effective.

Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease
Zyrop 10000 Injection is a man-made protein that helps your bone marrow to produce more red blood cells. It is used to treat anemia which is caused by kidney disease in adults and children who are on dialysis. Anemia is a condition where your body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body. This medicine helps reduce weakness and tiredness that you may be experiencing due to anemia. The injection is usually given by a doctor after a dialysis treatment.

Side effects of Zyrop Powder for Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Zyrop

High blood pressure
Nausea
Vomiting
Fever
Headache
Diarrhea

How to use Zyrop Powder for Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Zyrop Powder for Injection works

Zyrop 10000 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zyrop 10000 Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zyrop 10000 Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Zyrop 10000 Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Zyrop 10000 Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Zyrop 10000 Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while the patient is taking this medicine.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Zyrop 10000 Injection in patients with liver disease.

Quick tips

Your doctor may get your blood tests done regularly to monitor the levels of hemoglobin, blood cells, and electrolytes such as potassium in your blood.
Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure, such as severe headache, problems with your eyesight, nausea, vomiting, or fits (seizures).
Stop taking Zyrop 10000 Injection and inform your doctor if you develop shortness of breath or a skin rash.

Zyrop 10000 Injection (Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Alfa)

Product introduction

Uses of Zyrop Powder for Injection

Benefits of Zyrop Powder for Injection

Side effects of Zyrop Powder for Injection

How to use Zyrop Powder for Injection

How Zyrop Powder for Injection works