epoetin alfa Flashcards
1
Q
Whats the longer acting form of epoetin?
A
darbepoetin
2
Q
what is it?
A
synthetic form of erythopoietin
3
Q
indications
A
anemia bc of end-stage renal failure, anemia because of chemo
4
Q
What else do most people usually get when they get epoetin alfa?
A
Oral or IV preparation iron
5
Q
What are contraindications
A
uncontrolled hypertension, hbg >10 cancer pts, hbg >11 renal patients, head and neck cancers, risk for thrombosis
6
Q
Adverse effects
A
HTN, injection site reaction, fever, nausea, vomiting
7
Q
Implementation
A
don’t give with any other drugs, don’t shake vial, keep oral forms away from kids,
