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epoetin alfa - injection, Epogen, Procrit

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GENERIC NAME: EPOETIN ALFA - INJECTION (e-POE-tin AL-fa)

BRAND NAME(S): Epogen, Procrit

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WARNING: Discuss the risks and benefits of use for epoetin alfa with your doctor, as this medication may rarely cause very serious side effects, including blood clots. It will be very important to keep all laboratory test appointments, as your doctor will need to carefully check your red blood cell tests (hemoglobin). The lowest effective dose of this medication should be used. When used to treat anemia related to cancer, this medication should be stopped after completing a treatment course of chemotherapy as directed by your doctor.

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