Epoetin Alfa - Erythropoietin - Drug Card Flashcards
1
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Epoetin Alfa - Erythropoietin - Drug Class
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Biologic Response Modifier
2
Q
Epoetin Alfa - Erythropoietin - Uses
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- stimulates blood cell production in bone marrow
3
Q
Epoetin Alfa - Erythropoietin - How Administered
A
injection only
4
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Epoetin Alfa - Erythropoietin - contraindications
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anaphylaxis
hypertension
edema
MI
stroke
5
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Epoetin Alfa - Erythropoietin - life threatning
A
increased risk of death if pt has Hgb>11 or have had MI, stroke, negoplastic thrombotic disease