Epoetin (Epogen)
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Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Epoetin Trade Name Epogen Indication Anemia Action Stimulates erythropoiesis (production of RBCs) Therapeutic Class Antianemic Pharmacologic Class Hormones Nursing Considerations Assess dialysis shunts Contraindicated in albumin hypersensitivity May cause Seizures CHF MI CVA Hypertension Do not shake vial Initiate seizure precautions Monitor Bleeding times Signs of anemia
Epoetin (Epogen)