Uses of Initer 3000

Anemia due to chronic kidney disease
Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy

Side effects of Initer 3000

High blood pressure
Nausea
Fever
Vomiting

How to use Initer 3000

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

How Initer 3000 works

Initer 3000 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.

What if you forget to take Initer 3000?

If you miss a dose of Initer 3000, please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Initer 3000 helps in the treatment of anemia that may have occurred due to chronic kidney disease or cancer chemotherapy.
It is given as a single injection under your skin.
Your doctor may get your blood tests done regularly to monitor the levels of hemoglobin, blood cells and electrolytes such as potassium in your blood.
Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure such as severe headache, problems with your eyesight, nausea, vomiting or fits (seizures).
Stop taking Initer 3000 and inform your doctor if you develop shortness of breath or skin rash.

Safety Advice

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Alcohol: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Initer 3000. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Initer 3000 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Initer 3000 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: Initer 3000 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Kidney: Initer 3000 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Initer 3000 is recommended.\nRegular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while the patient is taking this medicine.
CAUTION – Liver: Initer 3000 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Initer 3000 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.