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Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta

Generic name: Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta [ meth-OX-ee-pol-i-ETH-i-leen-GLY-kol-e-POE-e-tin-BAY-ta ]
Brand name: Mircera
Drug class: Recombinant human erythropoietins

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 31, 2024.

Warning

  • This medicine may raise the chance of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, blood clots, and death. Talk with the doctor.
  • People with some types of cancer have died sooner when using methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta. This medicine also raised the chance of tumor growth and the tumor happening again in these people. Talk with the doctor.
  • Your doctor will need to watch your blood cell counts and follow you closely to change the dose to match your body's needs. Talk with your doctor.

Uses of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta:

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta?

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta?

How is this medicine (Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta) best taken?

Use methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

ferrous sulfate, FeroSul, epoetin alfa, Aranesp, Epogen

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

What are some other side effects of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta?

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Further information

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