Substance / Medication

Epoetin alfa

Overview

Active Ingredient
epoetin alfa
RxNorm CUI
105694

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Efficacy and safety of vadadustat compared to darbepoetin alfa on anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease: a meta-analysis.
Huang Qiong, Liao Zhenyi, Liu Xiaoyan et al. · Int Urol Nephrol · 2023
PMID: 35960479Meta-Analysis
Switching epoetin alfa and epoetin zeta in patients with renal anemia on dialysis: Posthoc analysis.
Więcek Andrzej, Ahmed Islah, Scigalla Paul et al. · Adv Ther · 2010
PMID: 20972656Meta-Analysis
The relative dosing of epoetin alfa and darbepoetin alfa in chronic kidney disease.
Cremieux Pierre-Yves, Van Audenrode Marc, Lefebvre Patrick · Curr Med Res Opin · 2006
PMID: 17257447Meta-Analysis
Epoetin alfa's effect on left ventricular hypertrophy and subsequent mortality.
Jones Michael, Schenkel Brad, Just Julie · Int J Cardiol · 2005
PMID: 15823633Meta-Analysis
Impact of epoetin alfa on clinical end points in patients with chronic renal failure: a meta-analysis.
Jones Michael, Ibels Lloyd, Schenkel Brad et al. · Kidney Int · 2004
PMID: 14871396Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Health Goals

Goals connected through associated conditions

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Epoetin alfa (substance)
SNOMED CT
386947003
UMLS CUI
C0357126
RxNorm CUI
105694

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 8 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

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Conditions
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Biomarkers
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Specialists
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Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.