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Indication: Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Anemia Condition: Patient not on dialysis |
Dose: Intravenous or Subcutaneous Injection – 50-100 units/kg Frequency: three times weekly initially Note: Initiate only when (1) hemoglobin level less than 10 g/dL, (2) rate of hemoglobin decline indicates likely necessity of red blood cell transfusion, and (3) reducing risk of alloimmunization or other risks related to red blood cell transfusion is goal; if hemoglobin level greater than 10 g/dL, reduce or interrupt dose and use lowest dose sufficient to reduce need for red blood cell transfusion |
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Indication: Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Anemia Condition: Patient on dialysis |
Dose: Intravenous Injection – 50-100 units/kg Frequency: three times weekly initially Note: Initiate when hemoglobin level less than 10 g/dL; if hemoglobin level approaches or exceeds 11 g/dL, reduce or interrupt dose |
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Indication: Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Anemia Age: less than 1 month |
Dose: Safety and efficacy not established Note: Safety and efficacy not established |
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Indication: Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Anemia Age: greater than 1 month |
Dose: Intravenous/Subcutaneous – 50 units/kg Frequency: three times weekly initially Note: if patient on dialysis, intravenous route recommended; Initiate when hemoglobin level less than 10 g/dL; if hemoglobin level approaches or exceeds 11 g/dL, reduce or interrupt dose |
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
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Haematinics (Iron preparations, Folic acid, Vitamin B12)
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Enhance efficiency
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Heparin
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Increased dose in patients undergoing dialysis
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for general drug reactions
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