Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta
Mircera (methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta) is a long-acting erythropoiesis-stimulating agent used to treat anemia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adult patients, including those on dialysis. It works by mimicking the action of erythropoietin to stimulate red blood cell production in the bone marrow.
Mircera is a long-acting anemia medication used to treat low red blood cell counts in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1591957
- Generic
- Mircera
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treatment of symptomatic anemia in adult patients with chronic kidney disease, including those on dialysis and those not yet requiring dialysis. May also be used for anemia in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.
Mircera is a continuous erythropoietin receptor activator (CERA) that binds to and activates erythropoietin receptors on erythroid progenitor cells in the bone marrow, stimulating the production of red blood cells.
Administered by subcutaneous or intravenous injection. Requires regular hemoglobin monitoring to avoid exceeding target levels. Should not be used in patients with uncontrolled hypertension. May increase risk of cardiovascular events, stroke, and thrombosis. Available only by prescription.
Official drug label
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