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It is a synthetically made version of human erythropoietin that is made naturally in the body and has the same effect on bone marrow.

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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 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 is necessary for the drug epoetin to work?

Epoetin helps the body make new red blood cells, but it cannot do its job unless there is plenty of iron in the body.


What type of drug did Nina Kraft use?

Epoetin


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 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 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.


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 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 are the ingredients of Epoetin Alfa Injection?

why do i feel so tired on the injection is it normal.


How can a patient kidney disease and anemia be treated?

Diaysis or kidney transplant and epoetin alfa (Procrit, Epogen)


When was epoetin alfa first marketed for use by the public?

Its first authorised use was 28th August 2007.