What is Epoetin (Erythropoietin)?
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Epoetin is a synthetic version of the hormone erythropoietin (EPO), which stimulates production of red blood cells in the bone marrow. Epoetin is used in the treatment of anemia resulting from kidney failure or chemotherapy treatment for cancer.
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How do members experience Epoetin (Erythropoietin)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anemia | 27 | 8 | |
| Myelodysplastic syndrome | 27 | 4 | |
| Anemia of chronic disease | 19 | 6 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 2 | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 2 | 0 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 16 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Nov 08, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for anemia: Slight
- Side effects: None
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