Epoetin (EPOGEN , PROCRIT)

{x}Pharmacological Category: Colony Stimulating Agent Erythropoesis Stimulating Agent Hematopoetic Agent
{x}MOA: Stimulates the division and differentiation of committed erythroid progenitors in the bone marrow increasing red blood cell production
{b}{b}{b} BLACK BOX WARNING: Increase the risk for death, myocardial infarction stroke and other serious CV events. In pt with CKD
{b}Adverse Effects : HTN peripheral edema, AB pain, cough , dyspnea Preg C
{ut}Indications: Anemia