How Much Does Epoetin Alpha Cost

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An Overview of Epoetin Alfa (Epogen, Procrit)

eh-POH-ee-tin Brand Name: Epogen, Procrit Other Name(s): EPO, Epoetin alpha, Epoetina alfa, Epoyetina alfa, Eprex, Erythropoietin-alfa, recombinant, r-HuEPO Drug Class: Opportunistic Infection and Other Drugs Epoetin alfa is a man-made... Read more »

Warning, Counterfeit Procrit (Epoetin Alfa)

On March 12 the U.S. FDA and Ortho Biotech warned of counterfeit Procrit, which is dangerous because the batches found are not sterile, and have no active ingredient. The lot numbers are: P007645 - 40,000 units/mL, Expiration 10-2004 P004677 -... Read more »

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Kentucky: Alpha Phi Alpha Chapters Educate Boys About Choices, Sexual Responsibility

The differences between a man, a boy and a father, and how you know when you are ready for sex were just some of the questions that 43 young African-American males explored recently in Project Alpha, a program sponsored locally by the University of... Read more »

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COST

HI DOC,HOW MUCH IS THE COST FOR PEG INTERFERON ALPHA+ RIBAVIRIN TREATMENT FOR 48 WEEKS REGIMEN? HOW MUCH WOULD IT BE IF BOCEPREVIR/TELAPREVIR IS ADDED? PLEASE GIVE ME IT IN US DOLLARS. CAN U KINDLY TELL ME WHAT WOULD BE THE COST IF THE SAME IS DONE...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

I can only give approximate costs in the US...Triple therapy costs around $60,000 as a rough estimate. Triple therapy includes pegylated interferon, ribavirin, and a protease inhibitor,which can include boceprevir or telaprevir. Triple therapy is... Read more »

anemic orgasms

Hi Dr. Bob,First, thanks once again for your great answers. I and much more of your diverse readership appreciate the time you devote to this forum.I've been on epoetin alpha since shortly after starting treatment with AZT, and it has helped...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Youngster,Aranesp is darbepoetin alpha, which was approved for use in the United States in September 2001. However, it's only FDA-sanctioned for use in anemia associated with chronic renal failure. I'm not aware of any studies in... Read more »

arginine alpha-ketoglutarate

I have these supplements, arginine alpha-ketoglutarate, but want to know if it is good to take them while living with HIV. ...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

That supplement has not been shown to improve muscle mass or strength in peer reviewed studies. I would not waste my time with it.We also have no interaction data with HIV medications.Nelson... Read more »

Alpha FetoProtein Test

I'm 60 years old male,during my annual check-up I did Alpha Fetoprotein Blood test, and the result was 7.9UI/ml; since normal range is 0-5. This could mean liver, pancreas, testiculus or any other kind of cancer tumor? What's the best...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

First of all, this level is barely abnormal so I am not that concerned. If you have underlying cirrhosis from HCV or underlying hepatitis from HBV, you would want to discuss with your physician as to whether you should get an ultrasound of your... Read more »

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