Vintor 40000IU Injection
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

prescription required

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Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Vintor 40000IU Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Vintor 40000IU Injection is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Vintor 40000IU Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Vintor 40000IU Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Vintor 40000IU Injection is recommended.Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while the patient is taking this medicine.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Vintor 40000IU Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vintor 40000IU Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Alfa / Epoetin Alfa   40000IU

Uses of Vintor Injection
Vintor 40000IU Injection is used in the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease and anemia due to chemotherapy.

How to use Vintor Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Vintor Injection works
Vintor 40000IU 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.

Side Effects:

Common Increased blood pressure, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever.

Expert advice for Vintor Injection
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a history of blood disorders, cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, or kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you experience chest pain, breathing problems, sudden/severe headache, or difficulty with vision, speech, or walking. Requires regular BP monitoring. Requires weekly haemoglobin(Hb) level monitoring when treatment starts and monthly thereafter. Hb level should not exceed 1 g/dL in any 14-day span. Do not discontinue treatment without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How should Vintor be stored?
In the hospital, pre-filled syringes are stored unopened in a refrigerator between 2 and 8 degrees centigrade. If you are using at home, it is important that the pre-filled syringe is stored in your refrigerator although not in the freezer compartment. It should not be frozen. Allow the pre-filled syringe to reach room temperature prior to using it. This usually takes between 15 and 30 minutes. Vintor pre-filled syringes that are being used or about to be used can be kept at room temperature (not above 25°C) for a maximum single period of 7 days. Pre filled syringes should be protected from light.

Q. What to do if you use too much Vintor?
Tell the doctor or nurse immediately if you think too much Vintor has been injected.

Q. When should Vintor not be used?
Vintor should not be used:- 1) after the expiry date on the label, 2) if the seal is broken, 3) if the liquid is colored or you can see particles floating in it, 4) if you know, or think that it may have been accidentally frozen & 5) if there has been a refrigerator failure.