Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta Injection and Opcicon One-Step

• Generic Name: epoetin beta-methoxy polyethylene glycol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Mircera

Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta injection is used to treat anemia in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who may or may not be on dialysis or in children with CKD who are on dialysis. Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta is not used to treat anemia caused by cancer medicines.

Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta 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.

Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: levonorgestrel
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: EContra EZ, Fallback Solo, My Way, Next Choice, Opcicon One-Step, Plan B One-Step, React, Aftera, EContra One-Step, My Choice, My Way, New Day, Next Choice One Dose, Take Action, Kyleena, Liletta, Mirena, Skyla

Opcicon One-Step is used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or failure of other forms of birth control (such as condom breakage, or missing 2 or more birth control pills).

Opcicon One-Step may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.