Renogen injection is used to reduce the need for blood transfusions in certain anemic patients undergoing surgery. Specifically, it's used in patients with mild to moderate anemia (hemoglobin between 10 and 13 g/dL) who are at high risk of losing a lot of blood during elective, non-cardiac, non-vascular surgeries. The goal is to help these patients recover their blood counts through stimulating red blood cell production.
Key Uses of Renogen Injection
Renogen injection is primarily aimed at helping individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Anemia: Patients must have a hemoglobin level between 10 to ≤ 13 g/dL.
- High Risk of Blood Loss: Patients must be scheduled for elective, non-cardiac, non-vascular surgery where significant blood loss is anticipated.
- Erythropoietic Recovery: It is also intended to help stimulate the body's own production of red blood cells after surgery.
- Reduction of Allogeneic Blood Transfusion: The injection helps to decrease or prevent the need for transfusions of blood from a donor (allogeneic blood).
How it Works
Renogen injection works by stimulating erythropoiesis, which is the production of red blood cells. This helps to increase the body's red blood cell count, addressing the anemia and minimizing the need for blood transfusions during surgery and recovery.
Example Use Case:
A person with a hemoglobin level of 12 g/dL who needs a hip replacement is considered to be at high risk of blood loss. Renogen could be used before their surgery to reduce the likelihood of needing a blood transfusion, supporting their recovery by promoting red blood cell production in their own body.
| Condition | Hemoglobin Level | Surgery Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mild to Moderate Anemia | 10 to ≤ 13 g/dL | Elective, non-cardiac, non-vascular | Reduce the need for allogeneic blood transfusion and help erythropoietic recovery |
By stimulating the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells, Renogen injection helps to ensure that these patients are better able to tolerate blood loss associated with surgery and recover faster.
