Renal Anaemia
May 14, 2010
Get under the skin of chronic kidney disease (CKD) with LIFEBLOOD
To help you better understand chronic kidney disease (CKD) and renal anaemia, we have developed a selection of tools for both patients and health professionals. We recommend viewing the videos via a high-speed connection.
Renal Anaemia Resources
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Innovation and vision were combined to create LIFEBLOOD - a new website offering an extraordinary multimedia view of CKD and renal anaemia. | |
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Not much time? For a presentation which provides a snapshot of material on the LIFEBLOOD website click here. | |
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What is Chronic Kidney Disease? view short video explanation about Chronic Kidney Disease |
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What is Renal Anaemia view short video explanation about Renal Anaemia |
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What is a Kidney Transplant? view short video explanation about Kidney Transplants |
For information about NeoRecormon please click here.
NeoRecormon® (epoetin beta) is a Prescription Medicine used to treat anaemia in people with chronic kidney disease. NeoRecormon is a solution for injection, available in pre-filled syringes containing 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000 and 10,000 international units of epoetin beta.
NeoRecormon should not be used if you have high blood pressure that is not well controlled or severe phenylketonuria. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, if you have had problems with other erythropoietin-type medicines, or if you have any other health problems, especially the following: blood clotting diseases, epilepsy, liver disease, a deficiency in folic acid or vitamin B12, or high levels of aluminium in the blood.
Possible unwanted effects include: Common: headache, chest or throat infection, increase in blood pressure or worsening of already high blood pressure and changes in iron levels (symptoms may include feeling tired, lacking energy or looking pale). Rare: flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, headaches, tiredness, pain in arms and legs) which can happen at the start of treatment, skin rashes or injection site problems, bleeding or bruising more easily. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following: sudden stabbing migraine-like headache, severe chest pain, very painful and swollen calf muscles, seizures, or sudden and severe signs of allergy. These may be serious side effects and you may need urgent medical attention.
Ask your doctor if NeoRecormon is right for you. Use strictly as directed. If symptoms continue, you have side effects or would like further information, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist or visit www.medsafe.govt.nz for NeoRecormon Consumer Medicine Information. NeoRecormon is a funded medicine under Special Authority for patients who meet pre-defined criteria. A prescription charge and normal Doctor's fees apply.
For NeoRecormon Consumer Medicines Information please click here