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epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit) is a drug prescribed for the treatment of anemia associated with chronic kidney failure who are or will be receiving dialysis. Epoetin alfa is also used to treat anemia in individuals with HIV infection and in patients with cancer who are receiving chemotherapy.

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