Cadicrit 4000mg 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 taking medicines to treat HIV.Cadicrit 4000mg 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. Cadicrit 4000mg 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 Cadicrit 4000mg Injection you should tell your doctor if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, or gout (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.

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

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

'- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cadicrit 4000mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cadicrit 4000mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cadicrit 4000mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Cadicrit 4000mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

- Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cadicrit 4000mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cadicrit 4000mg Injection is recommended.Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while the patient is taking this medicine.

- Liver : CAUTION

Cadicrit 4000mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cadicrit 4000mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Cadicrit 4000mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

vial of 1 ml Injection

Chemical Class :: Amino Acids, Peptides Analogues
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: BLOOD RELATED

Treatment of Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy|Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8?C). Do not freeze.

Q. How should Cadicrit 4000mg Injection be stored?::: In the hospital, pre-filled syringes are stored unopened in a refrigerator between 2 and 8 ???. If you are using this medicine at home, it is important that the pre-filled syringe is stored in your refrigerator. Do not store it in the freezer. Allow the pre-filled syringe to reach room temperature prior to using it. This usually takes between 15 and 30 minutes. Cadicrit 4000mg Injection 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. Keep these pre-filled syringes away from children and protected from light.| Q. What to do if you use too much Cadicrit 4000mg Injection?::: Tell the doctor or nurse immediately if you think too much Cadicrit 4000mg Injection has been injected.| Q. When should Cadicrit 4000mg Injection not be used?::: Cadicrit 4000mg Injection should not be used if the solution is clouded or you can see particles floating in it or if the medicine has expired. Refer to the expiry date on the label. You should also not use the medicine if you know or think that it may have been accidentally frozen or if there has been a refrigerator failure.| Q. Can Cadicrit 4000mg Injection be used in children?::: Yes, Cadicrit 4000mg Injection is used to treat anemia caused due to chronic kidney disease in children who are above 1 year of age. The effectiveness of Cadicrit 4000mg Injection and side effects seen in children are similar to adults.| Q. Can Cadicrit 4000mg Injection affect blood pressure?::: Yes, Cadicrit 4000mg Injection can affect blood pressure. During initial therapy with Cadicrit 4000mg Injection, blood pressure should be monitored and those who have high blood pressure should take appropriate measures to control blood pressure. Your doctor may stop Cadicrit 4000mg Injection if the blood pressure remains uncontrolled.

High blood pressure
Nausea
Vomiting
Fever
Rash
Joint pain
Headache
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Chills
Cough
Bone pain
Muscle spasm
Dizziness
Vascular occlusion
Injection site irritation
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Weight loss
Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
Increased glucose level in blood
Blood clot in the blood vessels