procrit
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What is procrit?
Procrit 2,000 unit/mL Injection
Drug Name: EPOETIN ALPHA-INJ
Other Brand Names: Epogen, Procrit
Uses: This medication is used to treat anemia (low red blood cell count) in people with long-term serious kidney disease (chronic renal failure), people receiving zidovudine to treat HIV, and people receiving chemotherapy for certain types of cancer (non-myeloid cancers). It may also be used in anemic patients to reduce the need for blood transfusions before certain planned surgeries that have a high risk of blood loss (usually combined with the "blood thinner" warfarin). Epoetin alfa helps to reverse anemia and improves your energy and activity level. It works by signaling the bone marrow to make more red blood cells. This medication is very similar to the natural substance in your body (erythropoietin) that prevents anemia.
Posts on procrit (23)
After I finished the Incivek after 12 weeks, my gastro indicated I would feel much better. ...
- Dec 30, 2011
Up until week 14, I was only doing tummy shots of Pegasys. Once I started Procrit, I start...
- Nov 01, 2011
Hi folks. Thought I would take a poll from the people who have had to deal with Anemia dur...
- Sep 26, 2011
my hemoglobin is tanked and I have 8 units of Procrit sitting in my fridge. My hep nurse t...
Hi all, starting on Procrit tomorrow. Just so happens that's the same day I take my Interfe...
- Sep 09, 2011
So the insurance companies are now hashing it out w/ my dr how to best treat blood levels. ...
Week 10 of ANA598 Study. Dose reduced Peg/Riba Wk 6 and started Procrit. Blood pressure h...
- Feb 26, 2010
Anyone have any suggestions for making this shot less painful? Thanks
- Feb 01, 2010
I went to my doctor today ( 1.5 hour drive) and I went in loaded with all my questions I pr...
- Mar 31, 2009
I've been very frustrated with Procrit. You aren't given it until your HGB drops below 10....
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procrit only brought hb up to 9, nutrophils at 500, platets at 118. Doc want to reduc...
My last Hemoglobin was 12, My present Dr. immediatley told me to cut out the procrit a...
Sorry I haven't been on in awhile. The good news is the Procrit is helping. My Dr told...
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