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- Epogen Reviews
- Description
- What you should know before using
Description
Epoetin is a man-made version of human erythropoietin (EPO). EPO is produced naturally in the body, mostly by the kidneys. It stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells. If the body does not produce enough EPO, severe anemia can occur. This often occurs in people whose kidneys are not working properly. Epoetin is used to treat severe anemia in these people.
Epoetin may also be used to prevent or treat anemia caused by other conditions, such as AIDS or surgery, as determined by your doctor.
Epoetin is given by injection. It is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, epoetin is used in certain patients with the following medical conditions:
- Anemia in cancer.
- Anemia in cancer, not due to chemotherapy.
Common Brand Names:
Epogen
Procrit
