Renal GU Drug Review: Epogen!
Who uses it? patients with anemia associated with CKD, patients undergoing chemotherapy
What? stimulates the production of RBCs by the kidneys
Class? anti-anemic, erythropoiesis stimulating agents (ESA)
When? three times a week
why (reason)? stimulates erythropoiesis (RBC production)
how it is administered?subQ, IV; adults 50-100units/kg three times weekly; don’t dose more than 4 times a week
side note: very expensive drug
