Vintor 10000IU 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.

Vintor 10000IU Injection is used to treat anemia (deficiency of red blood cells in blood)

Uses of Vintor Injection

Benefits of Vintor Injection

In Treatment of Anemia due to chronic kidney disease

Vintor 10000IU Injection is a man-made protein that helps your bone marrow to produce more red blood cells. It is used to treat anemia which is caused by kidney disease in adults and children who are on dialysis. Anemia is a condition where your body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body. This medicine helps reduce weakness and tiredness that you may be experiencing due to anemia. The injection is usually given by a doctor after a dialysis treatment.

In Treatment of Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy

Anemia is a condition where your body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body. Vintor 10000IU Injection is a man-made protein that works by stimulating the bone marrow (soft tissue inside the bones) to produce more red blood cells. The natural human form of this protein may be reduced when you are having chemotherapy to treat some types of cancer. An injection of the medicine can reduce the need to have a blood transfusion. You may also be given iron supplements to make the treatment more effective.

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Side effects of Vintor Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Vintor

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

How to use Vintor Injection

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

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vintor 10000IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Vintor 10000IU 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Vintor 10000IU Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Vintor 10000IU Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Vintor 10000IU Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Vintor 10000IU Injection is recommended.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while the patient is taking this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

Vintor 10000IU Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vintor 10000IU Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Vintor Injection?

If you miss a dose of Vintor 10000IU Injection, please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Vintor 10000IU Injection 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 Vintor 10000IU Injection and inform your doctor if you develop shortness of breath or skin rash.

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Chemical Class

Amino Acids, Peptides Analogues

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA)

Patient concerns

Blood Hb is found 5.9 so wat is it

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Dear PATIENT from 1mg. The hemoglobin is very low, which can be due to anemia. I suggest you should consult a Hematologist /Physician for this.

how to resolve the problem of anemia?

Dr. Rekha Pohani

Dietetics/Nutrition

Intake of dates and jaggery will help

Weight loss is a challenge despite active lifestyle. Water retention. One kidney not functional. Anemia, hb 9.2.

Shikha Mishra

Dietetics/Nutrition

eat 6-7 meals per day, which consist fruits, nuts, buttermilk,sprouts,idly,curd eggs,sprouts homecooked food. Drink 3-4 litters of water limit your sugar consumption to 2 spoon per day. Be active whole day for personalized diet chart write to me on [email protected] do minimum 45 min exercise everyday like yoga, cardioare u taking treatment for kidney, if yes then consult dietician where u are going for treatment because it should be planned under doctor's guidance

User feedback

Patients taking Vintor 10000IU Injection

Once A Week

71%

Twice A Week

11%

Twice A Month

Once A Day

Once A Month

Twice A Day

What are you using Vintor Injection for?

Anemia due to*

82%

Anemia

Others

*Anemia due to chronic kidney disease

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

50%

Poor

33%

Average

17%

What were the side-effects while using Vintor 10000IU Injection?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Vintor Injection?

Empty stomach

50%

With or witho*

50%

*With or without food

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FAQs

How should Vintor 10000IU 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. Vintor 10000IU 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.

What to do if you use too much Vintor 10000IU Injection?

Tell the doctor or nurse immediately if you think too much Vintor 10000IU Injection has been injected.

When should Vintor 10000IU Injection not be used?

Vintor 10000IU 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.

Can Vintor 10000IU Injection be used in children?

Yes, Vintor 10000IU Injection is used to treat anemia caused due to chronic kidney disease in children who are above 1 year of age. The effectiveness of Vintor 10000IU Injection and side effects seen in children are similar to adults.

Can Vintor 10000IU Injection affect blood pressure?

Yes, Vintor 10000IU Injection can affect blood pressure. During initial therapy with Vintor 10000IU 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 Vintor 10000IU Injection if the blood pressure remains uncontrolled.

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