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Epoetin
Trade NameEpogen
IndicationAnemia
ActionStimulates erythropoiesis (production of RBCs)
Therapeutic ClassAntianemic
Pharmacologic ClassHormones
Nursing ConsiderationsAssess 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
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Epoetin
Trade NameEpogen
IndicationAnemia
ActionStimulates erythropoiesis (production of RBCs)
Therapeutic ClassAntianemic
Pharmacologic ClassHormones
Nursing ConsiderationsAssess 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
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