Hemopoetic Flashcards by Ash Crawford | Brainscape

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Epoetin Alpha

Indication/USE

A

Increases RBC production

Indication: Anemia, zidouvudine w/HIV therapy

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Epoetin Alpha

Adverse Effects

A

Increase in hypertension

Cardiovasuclar/cerebrovascular events if hemoglobin > 12 (strokes, MI, HF)

Malignancy in HIV pts.

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Epoetin Alpha

Interventons

A

Monitor BP, hgb levels, administer hypertensive medication

(Check hemoglobin twice a week)

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