Epoetin Alfa
Procrit (epoetin alfa) is an injectable erythropoiesis-stimulating agent used to treat anemia by increasing red blood cell production. It is prescribed for patients with chronic kidney disease, cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy, and to reduce transfusion needs in surgical patients.
Procrit is an injectable medication that stimulates red blood cell production to treat various types of anemia.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 227303
- Generic
- Procrit
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- —
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- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Treatment of anemia associated with chronic kidney disease, chemotherapy-induced anemia in cancer patients, anemia in HIV patients taking zidovudine, and reduction of allogeneic blood transfusions in surgical patients.
Procrit is a recombinant form of human erythropoietin that stimulates bone marrow to produce more red blood cells by mimicking the action of naturally occurring erythropoietin.
Administered by subcutaneous or intravenous injection. Requires regular blood pressure monitoring and hemoglobin level checks. May increase risk of cardiovascular events, stroke, and tumor progression in cancer patients. Should be used at the lowest effective dose to avoid excessive red blood cell production.
Official drug label
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