Epogen
Epogen is a man-made form of a protein that helps your body produce red blood cells. The amount of this protein in your body may be reduced when you have kidney failure or use certain medications. When fewer red blood cells are produced, you can develop a condition called anemia. Epogen is used to...
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Epogen
Epogen is used for: Treating anemia in certain patients with kidney failure, HIV, or cancer. It may also be used to reduce the need for blood transfusions in some patients undergoing surgery. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Erythropoietin is a glycoprotein which stimulates red blood cell production. It is produced in the kidney and stimulates the division and differentiation of committed erythroid progenitors in the bone marrow. EPOGEN® (Epoetin alfa), a 165 amino acid glycoprotein manufactured by recombinant DNA...
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AIDS
...level. Other antiviral medications are being investigated. In addition, growth factors that stimulate cell growth, such as erthythropoetin (Epogen) and filgrastim (G-CSF or Neupogen) are sometimes used to treat anemia and low white blood cell counts associated with AIDS. Medications are also...
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See also: Anemia, Anemia Associated with Chronic Renal Failure, Anemia Prior to Surgery, Anemia, Chemotherapy Induced, Anemia, Drug Induced

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