It is a synthetically made version of human erythropoietin that is made naturally in the body and has the same effect on bone marrow.
Epoetin may not work properly in people who have bone problems or sickle cell anemia.
Anyone who has chest pain or seizures after taking epoetin should check with a physician immediately.
Epoetin helps the body make new red blood cells, but it cannot do its job unless there is plenty of iron in the body.
Epoetin
"Doubts Over Epoetin in Cancer." SCRIP World Pharmaceutical News October 24, 2003: 24.
In mid-2003, a new large clinical trial (CREATE) was beginning in England to help determine epoetin's effectiveness.
In studies of laboratory animals, epoetin taken during pregnancy caused birth defects, including damage to the bones and spine.
"CREATE Trial Providing Valuable Information on Epoetin Treatment for Anemia." Hematology Week August 25, 2003: 10.
Another type of drug, epoetin (Epogen, Procrit), stimulates the bone marrow to make new red blood cells and help patients overcome anemia.
why do i feel so tired on the injection is it normal.
Diaysis or kidney transplant and epoetin alfa (Procrit, Epogen)
Its first authorised use was 28th August 2007.