Epoetin Alfa - Erythropoietin - Drug Card Flashcards

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Epoetin Alfa - Erythropoietin - Drug Class

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Biologic Response Modifier

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Epoetin Alfa - Erythropoietin - Uses

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  • stimulates blood cell production in bone marrow
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Epoetin Alfa - Erythropoietin - How Administered

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injection only

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Epoetin Alfa - Erythropoietin - contraindications

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anaphylaxis
hypertension
edema
MI
stroke

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Epoetin Alfa - Erythropoietin - life threatning

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increased risk of death if pt has Hgb>11 or have had MI, stroke, negoplastic thrombotic disease

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