Substance / Medication

Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta

Overview

Active Ingredient
methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta
RxNorm CUI
729596
Labeler: Vifor (International) Inc.Updated: 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

Mircera is contraindicated in patients with: • 5.3 [see Warnings and Precautions ()] Uncontrolled hypertension • 5.6 [see Warnings and Precautions ()] Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) that begins after treatment with Mircera or other erythropoietin protein drugs • 5.7 5.8 [see Warnings and Precautions (

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

Sort:
Safety and Efficacy of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta in Anemia Treatment in Patients on Hemodialysis: a Macedonian Experience.
Kacarska-Fotevska Isidora Isidora, Volckova Nadja, Ilievska Katerina et al. · Med Arch · 2020
PMID: 32577051ObservationalFull text (PMC)
Dosing regimen and tolerability of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta in Chinese dialysis patients.
Choy Bo Ying, Lam Man Fai, Yip Terence et al. · Nephrology (Carlton) · 2013
PMID: 23714233Observational
Use of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta in stage 3, 4 or 5 non-dialysis chronic kidney disease.
Padullés-Zamora Núria, Comas-Sugrañes Dolors, Pineda-Yuste M del Mar et al. · Nefrologia · 2012
PMID: 22421952Observational
The resistance to methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta in anemic patients of end-stage renal disease.
Abood Sattar J, Abdulsahib Waleed K, Al-Radeef Mohanad Y · Heliyon · 2023
PMID: 36865462OtherFull text (PMC)

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Health Goals

Goals connected through associated conditions

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (substance)
SNOMED CT
425913002
UMLS CUI
C1328071
RxNorm CUI
729596
Labeler
Vifor (International) Inc.

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 8 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

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Conditions
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Biomarkers
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Specialists
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Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.