Medicine information MIRCERA 60mcg / 0.3ml solution for injection in pre-filled syringe
- Product code:
- W53531001
- Quantity:
- 1
- Indicated for:
- anemia
- Route of administration:
- injectable
- Substance:
- methoxy-polyethylene glycol epoetin beta (erythropoiesis-stimulating agent)
- ATC
- B03XA03 — Blood and blood forming organs | Other antianemic preparations
Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta is an agent used for the treatment of anemia associated with chronic kidney disease or chemotherapy. This medication stimulates the production of red blood cells, helping to increase hemoglobin levels and reduce the need for blood transfusions.
It is a long-acting erythropoietic agent administered as a subcutaneous or intravenous injection. Due to its prolonged action, it can be administered less frequently than other similar medications.
The treatment must be closely monitored to avoid excessive increases in hemoglobin levels, which can raise the risk of thrombotic events. The dose is adjusted based on the patient's response and hemoglobin levels.
Side effects may include high blood pressure, headaches, or injection site reactions. Patients with hypersensitivity to this medication or a history of thrombosis should use this treatment with caution.
It is a long-acting erythropoietic agent administered as a subcutaneous or intravenous injection. Due to its prolonged action, it can be administered less frequently than other similar medications.
The treatment must be closely monitored to avoid excessive increases in hemoglobin levels, which can raise the risk of thrombotic events. The dose is adjusted based on the patient's response and hemoglobin levels.
Side effects may include high blood pressure, headaches, or injection site reactions. Patients with hypersensitivity to this medication or a history of thrombosis should use this treatment with caution.
General data about MIRCERA 60mcg / 0.3ml
- Substance:
- methoxy-polyethylene glycol epoetin beta
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-07-2013
- Product code:
- W53531001
- Strength:
- 60mcg / 0.3ml
- Pharmaceutical form:
- solution for injection in pre-filled syringe
- Quantity:
- 1
- Product type:
- Original
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for methoxy-polyethylene glycol epoetin beta
Strengths available for methoxy-polyethylene glycol epoetin beta
- 1000mcg/ml
- 100mcg/0.3ml
- 100mcg/ml
- 120mcg/0.3ml
- 150mcg/0.3ml
- 200mcg/0.3ml
- 200mcg/ml
- 250mcg/0.3ml
- 300mcg/ml
- 30mcg/0.3ml
- 360mcg/0.6ml
- 400mcg/0.6ml
- 400mcg/ml
- 40mcg/0.3ml
- 50mcg/0.3ml
- 50mcg/ml
- 600mcg/0.6ml
- 600mcg/ml
- 60mcg/0.3ml
- 75mcg/0.3ml
- 800mcg/0.6ml
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- Added to database:
- 13/10/2009
- Source record updated:
- 09/07/2026