RETACRIT™ Who should not take RETACRIT?

(epoetin alfa-epbx)

Who should not take RETACRIT?

Do not take RETACRIT if you:

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Have cancer and have not been counseled by your healthcare provider about treatment with RETACRIT.
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Have high blood pressure that is not controlled (uncontrolled hypertension).
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Have been told by your healthcare provider that you have or have ever had a type of anemia called Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA) that starts after treatment with RETACRIT or other erythropoietin protein medicines.
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Have had a serious allergic reaction to RETACRIT or other epoetin alfa products.

Do not give RETACRIT from multiple-dose vials to:

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Pregnant or breastfeeding women
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Babies

Before taking RETACRIT, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

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Have heart disease.
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Have high blood pressure.
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Have had a seizure (convulsion) or stroke.
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Have phenylketonuria. RETACRIT contains phenylalanine (a component of aspartame).
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Receive dialysis treatment.
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Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if RETACRIT may harm your unborn baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about possible pregnancy and birth control choices that are right for you.
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Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if RETACRIT passes into breast milk.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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Who should not take RETACRIT?

Who should not take RETACRIT?

Do not take RETACRIT if you:

•
Have cancer and have not been counseled by your healthcare provider about treatment with RETACRIT.
•
Have high blood pressure that is not controlled (uncontrolled hypertension).
•
Have been told by your healthcare provider that you have or have ever had a type of anemia called Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA) that starts after treatment with RETACRIT or other erythropoietin protein medicines.
•
Have had a serious allergic reaction to RETACRIT or other epoetin alfa products.

Do not give RETACRIT from multiple-dose vials to:

•
Pregnant or breastfeeding women
•
Babies

Before taking RETACRIT, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

•
Have heart disease.
•
Have high blood pressure.
•
Have had a seizure (convulsion) or stroke.
•
Have phenylketonuria. RETACRIT contains phenylalanine (a component of aspartame).
•
Receive dialysis treatment.
•
Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if RETACRIT may harm your unborn baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about possible pregnancy and birth control choices that are right for you.
•
Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if RETACRIT passes into breast milk.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
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Who should not take RETACRIT?

Who should not take RETACRIT?

Do not take RETACRIT if you:

•
Have cancer and have not been counseled by your healthcare provider about treatment with RETACRIT.
•
Have high blood pressure that is not controlled (uncontrolled hypertension).
•
Have been told by your healthcare provider that you have or have ever had a type of anemia called Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA) that starts after treatment with RETACRIT or other erythropoietin protein medicines.
•
Have had a serious allergic reaction to RETACRIT or other epoetin alfa products.

Do not give RETACRIT from multiple-dose vials to:

•
Pregnant or breastfeeding women
•
Babies

Before taking RETACRIT, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

•
Have heart disease.
•
Have high blood pressure.
•
Have had a seizure (convulsion) or stroke.
•
Have phenylketonuria. RETACRIT contains phenylalanine (a component of aspartame).
•
Receive dialysis treatment.
•
Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if RETACRIT may harm your unborn baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about possible pregnancy and birth control choices that are right for you.
•
Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if RETACRIT passes into breast milk.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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