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Romy Injection

Prescription Required
SALT COMPOSITION
Storage
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
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Product introduction

Romy Injection is used in the treatment of chronic immune thrombocytopenia in patients who have had an insufficient response to other treatments like corticosteroids, immunoglobulins, or splenectomy.

Romy Injection is used to treat a bleeding disorder caused by low blood platelet count. It can also be used to treat low platelet count in certain infections (Hepatitis C Virus) and severe deficiency conditions (severe aplastic anemia)

Uses of Romy Injection

  • Chronic immune thrombocytopenia

Benefits of Romy Injection

In Chronic immune thrombocytopenia

Chronic immune thrombocytopenia is a condition of low levels of platelets in our blood. Platelets are those cells that help in clotting and control bleeding. Romy Injection helps in controlling bleeding by speeding up blood clotting. It helps to prevent excessive loss of blood, stops bleeding and enhances the healing process. It is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.

Side effects of Romy Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Romy

  • Headache
  • Joint pain
  • Dizziness
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Muscle pain
  • Pain in extremities
  • Abdominal pain
  • Indigestion
  • Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)

How to use Romy Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Romy Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Romy Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Romy Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Romy Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
It may cause mild to moderate, transient bouts of dizziness in some patients. If you experienced this, do not drive or operate machines.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Romy Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Romy Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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₹3395/injection
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Quick tips

  • Romy Injection is used to increase the number of platelets (cells that help the blood to clot) in order to decrease the risk of bleeding in adults.
  • Your platelet level will be checked for at least 2 weeks after you finish your treatment with Romy Injection.
  • Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a blood clot, bleeding problems, any type of cancer that affects your blood cells. Also, tell your doctor if you have had your spleen removed.
  • You may experience joint or muscle pain as a result of this medication.  Ask your healthcare provider if you may take mild pain medicine to relieve this.
  • Avoid sun exposure. Wear SPF 15 (or higher) sunblock and protective clothing.
  • Continue to avoid activities that may cause injury and bleeding during your treatment with Romy Injection.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Carboxylic acid and derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Thrombopoietin agonist

Patient concerns

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Patient having Thrombocytopenia and Purpura along vt Altered Sensorium and Loss of eye vision for a day.CT Brain normal.All Blood test including Sr.Sodium,Potasium,BS,Urine Is th Manifestation associated vt Thrombocytopenia and what is th tretment for that? Now Patient is Normal But Thrombocytopenia is still present He had mild oedema over face and upper limbs for a day.But now everything is OK what's the Diagnosis and Treatment ?
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Patient has low platelet count which could be because of many causes. For diagnosis patient has to be assessed in the clinic and only then a diagnosis can be ascerteiend
My son (2 yrs 6 months, weight 13.4 kgs)have recurrent cold and cough, I want to give him some medicine which can help his to strengthen his immune system, can you please guide me on this. Currently one of my friend also suggested my following. 1. Septilin 5 ML two times 2. Sitopaladi churn Two times with honey Please let me know in case something better can be suggested for him to strengthen his immune system.
Dr. Ankur Kumar Tanwar
Ayurveda
use extra immune spye
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References

  1. Romiplostim [FDA Label]. Thousand Oaks, CA: Amgen Inc.; 2008. [Accessed 05 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1233-34.
  3. Romiplostim [EMC SmPC]. Cambridge, UK: Amgen Ltd.; 2013 [revised Jan. 2018]. [Accessed 05 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
Country of origin: India

MRP
3294
Inclusive of all taxes
0.5 ml in 1 vial
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