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What type of drug did Nina Kraft use?
Epoetin
What is the drug epoetin used for in supportive cancer therapy?
Another type of drug, epoetin (Epogen, Procrit), stimulates the bone marrow to make new red blood cells and help patients overcome anemia.
What reading material exists that doubts the effectiveness of the drug epoetin?
"Doubts Over Epoetin in Cancer." SCRIP World Pharmaceutical News October 24, 2003: 24.
What can occur if the drug epoetin is taken during pregnancy?
In studies of laboratory animals, epoetin taken during pregnancy caused birth defects, including damage to the bones and spine.
Epoetin may not be effective in people with what conditions?
Epoetin may not work properly in people who have bone problems or sickle cell anemia.
What reading material exists about the CREATE Trial of the drug epoetin?
"CREATE Trial Providing Valuable Information on Epoetin Treatment for Anemia." Hematology Week August 25, 2003: 10.
What naturally produced element does the drug epoetin simulate?
It is a synthetically made version of human erythropoietin that is made naturally in the body and has the same effect on bone marrow.
What precaution should be taken when under the drug epoetin?
Anyone who takes these drugs should not drive, use machines or do anything else that might be dangerous if they have had a seizure.
How effective is the drug epoetin?
One 2003 report said new research showed doubt as to its effectiveness in treating anemia, while other reports confirmed it worked well.
What are serious side effects that may occur from taking epoetin?
Anyone who has chest pain or seizures after taking epoetin should check with a physician immediately.
What study was conducted in 2003 to test the effectiveness of epoetin?
In mid-2003, a new large clinical trial (CREATE) was beginning in England to help determine epoetin's effectiveness.
What should a pregnant woman do before taking the drug epoetin?
Women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should check with their physicians for the most up-to-date information on the safety of taking this medicine during pregnancy.
