Composition:
Each 1 ml of the solution contains:
Recombinant erythropoietin..................... 2000 or 4000 units.

Indications:
► Treatment of anemia of chronic renal failure patients, including those on dialysis and those who are not.
‎► Treatment of anemia in HIV patients treated on Zidovudine.
‎ Treatment of anemia in Cancer patients on chemotherapy
‎ Reduction of allergenic blood transfusion in surgery patients

Dosage and administration:
► Chronic renal failure patients :
‎Doses over the range of 50-100 units / Kg three times weekly have been shown to be safe and effective. The dose should be reduced as the hematocrit approaches 36% or increased by more than 4 points in any two week period. The dose must be individualized to maintain the hematocrit within the suggested target range.

► Zidovudine-treated HIV infected Patients :
‎ The recommended starting dose is 100 units / Kg as an IV OR S.C injection three times weekly. If the hematocrit exceeds 40% the dose should be discontinued until the hematocrit drops to 36%.

► Cancer patients on chemotherapy:
‎ The recommended starting dose is 150 units / Kg S.C Three times weekly. Dose adjustments may be required if the response is not satisfactory, the dose can be increased up to 300 units / Kg three times weekly. If the hematocrit exceeds 40% the dose should be discontinued until the hematocrit drops to 36%.

► Surgery patients :
‎ The recommended dose is 300 units / Kg / day S.S for 10 days before surgery, on the day of surgery, and for four days after surgery.

Presentation:
Box of one vial 1 ml 2000 I.U
Box of one vial 1 ml 4000 I.U