anemia drugs

what helps increase absorption of iron

vitamin c
good source of folate
- dried beens
- green veggies
- oranges
iron AE
- constipation
- change in the color of stool
erythropoiesis is

process of erythrocyte formation. driven by the hormone erythropoietin from kidneys
epoetin alfa (epogen)

prescribed to treat anemia associated with lack of natural production of erythropoietin
schedule antacids 1-2 hours before
- iron
- avoid taking iron with dairy products
Epoetin AE
- hypertension.
- anemia, renal failure, HIV indications for this drug

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anemia drugs

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2015-09-21T03:21:59Z

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