Oxemia 100 Tablet

Oxemia tablet contains desidustat, which is known as anti-anemics. It is used to manage anaemia associated with chronic kidney disease. This medication works by stimulating your body to release a hormone called erythropoietin, which helps regulate the production of red blood cells in your body.

It's important to use Oxemia tablet under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Avoid taking Oxemia tablet if you are allergic to desidustat or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Oxemia tablet.

Discuss any pre-existing medical conditions with your doctor before starting this medication. During treatment with Oxemia tablet, your doctor will recommend regular blood tests to monitor electrolyte levels such as potassium, haemoglobin, and blood cells to assess improvements in your health. The most common side effects of Oxemia tablet include abdominal pain, vomiting, headache, fever, weakness, and peripheral oedema.

Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen.

Dosage

Overdose

If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

You should never miss a dose of this medicine. Take the missed dose as soon as possible. Do not take two doses of this medicine to compensate for the missed dose.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Chronic kidney disease can cause a reduction in the production of erythropoietin, which is a substance that stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells. Desidustat is a medication that assists in stimulating erythropoietin production by targeting an enzyme that usually breaks down a molecule called HIF (hypoxia-inducible factor). HIF is responsible for sensing low oxygen levels in the body and triggering erythropoietin production. By protecting HIF, Desidustat indirectly increases erythropoietin and red blood cell production.

Directions for Use

Oxemia tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. You should try to consume this medicine at a fixed time as advised by your doctor for optimal results.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Oxemia tablet during pregnancy?

Limited information is available about the safety of Oxemia tablet during pregnancy. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Oxemia tablet while breastfeeding?

Limited information is available about the safety of Oxemia tablet during breastfeeding. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Oxemia tablet?

Do not operate heavy machinery or drive if you are under the influence of Oxemia tablet.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Oxemia tablet?

Before taking Oxemia tablet, it is important to consult with your doctor as the effects of alcohol consumption while taking this medication are unknown.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• If your doctor suspects you have kidney disease, they may recommend a blood test. This test measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product, in your blood.
• As kidney disease progresses, the risk of anaemia increases, particularly in individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and diabetes. These individuals may experience anaemia earlier and more severely than those with CKD without diabetes. Additionally, individuals aged 60 years and above are more prone to developing anaemia in conjunction with Chronic Kidney Disease.

Contraindications

• Allergy to desidustat or any other ingredients of Oxemia tablet.

Side effects

• Fever
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Weakness
• Peripheral oedema

Storage and disposal

• Store Oxemia tablet in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
• Keep it away from children and pets.
• Discard any unused, expired medicine properly. Do not flush the medicine.