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Anemia Procrit Usage
Pronounced: (eep-oh-EE-tin AL-fuh)
Uses
This medication is used to treat anemia (low red blood cell count) in people with long-term serious kidney disease (chronic renal failure), people receiving zidovudine to treat HIV, and people receiving chemotherapy for certain types of cancer (non-myeloid cancers). It may also be used in anemic patients to reduce the need for blood transfusions before certain planned surgeries that have a high risk of blood loss...
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FDA orders drug-label change for Aranesp, Procrit
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered a safety-related label change for the anemia meds Aranesp and Procrit. Both drugs are often... Read more »
Procrit
Source: Breastcancer.org
Brand name: Procrit Chemical name: Epoetin alfa Class: Erythropoiesis stimulating agent. Aranesp and Epogen are other erythropoiesis stimulating... Read more »
Anemia may help, not hurt, the body
Anemia is traditionally seen as a health problem that should be addressed, but a new study suggests anemia may help heal the body. Canadian... Read more »
Anemia
Source: Breastcancer.org
Anemia means you have a low red blood cell count or your red blood cells don't have enough hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein found in... Read more »
Anemia: Resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Oral iron supplements are the best way to restore iron levels for people who are iron deficient, but they should be used only when dietary measures... Read more »
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