Epoetin alfa-epbx Injection and Jadenu

• Generic Name: epoetin alfa
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Epogen, Procrit, Retacrit

Epoetin alfa-epbx injection causes the bone marrow to produce red blood cells. If the body does not produce enough red blood cells, severe anemia can occur. This often occurs in people with chronic kidney failure whose kidneys are not working properly. Epoetin alfa-epbx may be used for patients on kidney dialysis or for those not on dialysis. Anemia can also occur in people who are receiving chemotherapy to treat cancer or in patients with HIV who are receiving zidovudine. Epoetin alfa-epbx is used to treat severe anemia in these patients.

Epoetin alfa-epbx injection is also used to lessen or avoid the need for blood transfusion in patients scheduled for any type of surgery where a lot of blood loss is expected.

Epoetin alfa-epbx is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: deferasirox
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Exjade, Jadenu, Jadenu Sprinkle

Jadenu binds to iron and removes it from the bloodstream.

Jadenu is used to treat iron overload caused by blood transfusions in adults and children at least 2 years old.

Jadenu is also used to treat chronic iron overload syndrome caused by a genetic blood disorder in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.

Jadenu may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.