Epoetin Alpha
Trade Names:
Epogen®
Trade Names:
Procrit®
Alternate Names:
EPO
Alternate Names:
Erythropoietin
Possible Uses:
Increase red blood cell counts and hemoglobin after transplant.
Special Notes:
Medicare has put special restrictions on using this drug when anemia is based on chemotherapy.
Possible Side Effects:
Pain at injection site, rash, chills, muscle or joint pain, headache, upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea, elevated blood pressure. Rarely, breathing difficulties, chest pain. Last updated on 02/01/2010
