Comparing Epoetin Alfa vs Procrit
| Epoetin alfa | Procrit |
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| Epoetin alfa | Procrit (epoetin alfa) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Anemia Associated with Chronic Renal Failure, Anemia, Anemia - Chemotherapy Induced, Anemia - Drug Induced, Anemia Prior to Surgery. epoetin alfa may also be used for purposes not... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Anemia Associated with Chronic Renal Failure, Anemia, Anemia - Chemotherapy Induced, Anemia - Drug Induced, Anemia Prior to Surgery. Procrit may also be used for purposes not listed in... View more |
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| More about Epoetin alfa | More about Procrit (epoetin alfa) | ||||||||
| Generic Status | |||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
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| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Epoetin alfa has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 44% reported a negative effect. |
Procrit has an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||
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Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: epoetin alfa side effects in more detail. |
Common side effects include:
See also: Procrit side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Procrit prices |
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| Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Epogen, Procrit, Retacrit | Other epoetin alfa brands include: Epogen, Retacrit | ||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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19 hours |
19 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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Multiple
The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication. |
Multiple
The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 20 drugs are known to interact with epoetin alfa:
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A total of 20 drugs are known to interact with Procrit:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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