Difference between revisions of "Epoetin alfa (Procrit)"

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==General information==
 
==General information==
Class/mechanism: Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA), stimulates division and differentiation of erythroid precursors.<ref name="insert">[http://www.procrit.com/shared/product/procrit/procrit-prescribing-information.pdf Epoetin alfa (Procrit) package insert]</ref><ref>[[File:Epoetin.pdf | Epoetin alfa (Procrit) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref><ref>[http://www.procrit.com Procrit manufacturer's website]</ref><ref>As of 4/14/2017, use of this medication in patients with oncologic diagnoses no longer requires enrollment in the ESA APPRISE Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program</ref>
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Class/mechanism: Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA), stimulates division and differentiation of erythroid precursors.<ref name="insert">[http://www.procrit.com/shared/product/procrit/procrit-prescribing-information.pdf Epoetin alfa (Procrit) package insert]</ref><ref>[[:File:Epoetin.pdf | Epoetin alfa (Procrit) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref><ref>[http://www.procrit.com Procrit manufacturer's website]</ref><ref>As of 4/14/2017, use of this medication in patients with oncologic diagnoses no longer requires enrollment in the ESA APPRISE Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program</ref>
 
<br>Route: SC, IV
 
<br>Route: SC, IV
 
<br>Extravasation: no information
 
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==Patient drug information==
 
==Patient drug information==
*[http://www.procrit.com/shared/product/procrit/procrit-instructions-for-use.pdf Epoetin alfa (Procrit) patient instructions for use]<ref>[http://www.procrit.com/shared/product/procrit/procrit-instructions-for-use.pdf Epoetin alfa (Procrit) patient instructions for use]</ref><ref>[[File:Epoetin instructions.pdf | Epoetin alfa (Procrit) patient instructions for use (locally hosted backup)]]</ref>
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*[http://www.procrit.com/shared/product/procrit/procrit-instructions-for-use.pdf Epoetin alfa (Procrit) patient instructions for use]<ref>[http://www.procrit.com/shared/product/procrit/procrit-instructions-for-use.pdf Epoetin alfa (Procrit) patient instructions for use]</ref><ref>[[:File:Epoetin instructions.pdf | Epoetin alfa (Procrit) patient instructions for use (locally hosted backup)]]</ref>
 
*Brief patient counseling information can be found in [http://www.procrit.com/shared/product/procrit/procrit-prescribing-information.pdf the Epoetin alfa (Procrit) package insert]<ref name="insert"></ref>
 
*Brief patient counseling information can be found in [http://www.procrit.com/shared/product/procrit/procrit-prescribing-information.pdf the Epoetin alfa (Procrit) package insert]<ref name="insert"></ref>
 
*[http://chemocare.com/chemotherapy/drug-info/epoetin-alfa.aspx Epoetin alfa (Procrit) patient drug information (Chemocare)]<ref>[http://chemocare.com/chemotherapy/drug-info/epoetin-alfa.aspx Epoetin alfa (Procrit) patient drug information (Chemocare)]</ref>
 
*[http://chemocare.com/chemotherapy/drug-info/epoetin-alfa.aspx Epoetin alfa (Procrit) patient drug information (Chemocare)]<ref>[http://chemocare.com/chemotherapy/drug-info/epoetin-alfa.aspx Epoetin alfa (Procrit) patient drug information (Chemocare)]</ref>

Revision as of 03:49, 20 September 2021

General information

Class/mechanism: Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA), stimulates division and differentiation of erythroid precursors.[1][2][3][4]
Route: SC, IV
Extravasation: no information

For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as Micromedex, Lexicomp, UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp), or the prescribing information.[1]

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

  • 6/1/1989: Initial FDA approval

Also known as

  • Generic names: Erythropoetin, Erythropoietin
  • Brand names: Ceriton, Dynepo, Epoch, Epofer, Epogen, Epogin, Epoimmun, Epomax, Epopen, Epox, Epoyet, Eprex, Eritrelan, Erypo, Erythrostim, Espo, Globuren, Hemapo, Hemax, LG Espogen, Procrit, Recormon, Vepox, Vintor, Wepox

References