Epoetin alfa (Epogen, EPO);
Recombinant Human Erythropoietin; Inj per mL: 2000, 3000, 4000, 10000, 20000, 40000 U [1 mL];
Anemia in Cancer:
150-300 u/kg SC three times weekly
Anemia of Prematurity: 100-200 U/kg/dose IV/SC three times weekly
Renal Failure: 50-150 U/kg/dose IV/SC three times weekly
Zidovudine-treated HIV patient: 100 U/kg IV/SC three times weekly
Evaluate iron stores prior to initiation of therapy. May need to supplement iron. Monitor
hematocrit,
hemoglobin, and reticulocyte count.