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Epoetin alfa is a man-made form of a naturally occurring protein called erythropoietin. Erythropoietin is produced in the kidney and stimulates the production of red blood cells. The amount of erythropoietin in the body may be diminished when ...
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Explains the medication epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit), a drug used to treat anemia (low red blood cell count) that is associated with chronic kidney failure in patients who are or will be receiving renal dialysis. ... GENERIC NAME: epoetin alfa...
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Consumer information about the medication EPOETIN ALFA - INJECTION (Epogen, Procrit), includes side effects, drug interactions, recommended dosages, and storage information. Read more about the prescription drug EPOETIN ALFA - INJECTION. ... home > epoetin alfa-injection article...
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Epoetin alfa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Epoetin alfa (rINN) (pronounced /ɛˈpoʊɨtɨn/ ) is a synthetic form of erythropoietin. It stimulates erythropoiesis (increases red blood cell levels) and is used to treat anemia, commonly associa...
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Learn about the prescription medication Procrit (Epoetin Alfa), drug uses, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, warnings, and patient labeling. ... PROCRIT® (Epoetin alfa), a 165 amino acid glycoprotein manufactured by recombinant DNA technology, has the same biological effects as endogenous erythropoietin.1 It has...
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EPOGEN® (Epoetin alfa) is indicated for the treatment of anemia in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) on dialysis. EPOGEN® is indicated to elevate or maintain the red blood cell (RBC) level and to decrease the need for transfusions in these patients.
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Physician reviewed epoetin alfa patient information - includes epoetin alfa description, dosage and directions. ... Before using epoetin alfa, tell your doctor if you have epilepsy or a history of seizures. Epoetin alfa may cause seizures. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
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Original Article from The New England Journal of Medicine -- Correction of Anemia with Epoetin Alfa in Chronic Kidney Disease ... Correction of Anemia with Epoetin Alfa in Chronic Kidney Diseas...
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