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Trade Name Epogen

Indication Anemia

Action Stimulates erythropoiesis (production of RBCs)

Therapeutic Class Antianemic

Pharmacologic Class Hormones

Nursing Considerations * Assess 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