Epogen Injectable Solution 1ml

Epogen is a prescription medication used to treat anemia associated with chronic kidney disease and kidney failure. Epogen is safe for use on dogs and cats. Epogen works by stimulating the production of red blood cells, or erythrocytes, which carry oxygen to cells in the body.

EPOGEN is formulated as a sterile, colorless liquid in an isotonic sodium chloride/sodium citrate buffered solution or a sodium chloride/sodium phosphate buffered solution for intravenous (IV) or subcutaneous (SC) administration.

Key Benefits

• Stimulates the production of red blood cells or erythrocytes
• Helps treat the anemia associated with renal failure
• Injectable form means pet cannot spit out his/her medicine
• Can be used in Cats and Dogs

How It Works

Epogen contains the synthetic form of erythropoietin, a naturally occurring hormone produced by the kidney, which stimulates the production of red blood cells. Deficiency of erythropoietin leads to anemia, which commonly occurs with chronic renal failure.

Epogen is given by injection. Always use a new sterile needle and syringe for each injection. When finished, place the needle and syringe in a puncture-resistant container.

Always follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian. If you have difficulty giving the medication, contact your veterinarian. This medication should only be given to the pet for which it was prescribed.

Syringes with needles are available for administration. For smaller dogs and cats or for doses under 1ml, a TB 1ml needle/syringe is also recommended.

Possible Side Effects:

Anemia. Regular monitoring to check for a sudden drop in red cell count, is crucial as this is the sign that a problem is incipient and the product can be stopped while there is still time.

Storage:

Follow the manufacturers storage instructions. Keep in refrigerator and away from light