Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta Injection and PHOS-NaK

• 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: potassium phosphate / sodium phosphate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: K-Phos MF, K-Phos Neutral, K-Phos No. 2, PHOS-NaK, Phospha 250 Neutral, Uro-KP-Neutral, Neutra-Phos, Vis-Phos N, Virt-Phos 250 Neutral, Av-Phos 250 Neutral, Phospho-Trin 250 Neutral, Phosphorous Supplement

Phosphorus is a naturally occurring substance that is important in every cell in the body. The majority of phosphorus in the body is found in the bones. The potassium and sodium salt forms of phosphorus are called phosphates.

PHOS-NaK is a combination medicine used to make the urine more acid to help prevent kidney stones.

PHOS-NaK may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.