Who Takes Epoetin Alfa

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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 »

Epoyetina alfa

Brand Name: Epogen, Procrit Other Name(s): EPO, Epoetin alpha, Epoetina alfa, Eprex, Erythropoietin-alfa, recombinant, r-HuEPO --> Clase de medicamento: Infecciones oportunistas y otros La epoyetina es una forma artificial de la... Read more »

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what is interferon alfa-n3

Dr. Pierone,What exactly is interferon alfa-n3? I heard that it is in phase 3 clinical trials? When will this be approved and what will it do?Greg...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Alfa-N3 is Alferon N, a purified mixture of natural human alpha interferon subtypes. It is a different type of interferon and is currently approved for intralesional injection for genital warts. It may be phase 3 trials for other indications but I... 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 »

Taking tylenol with Hep C

I have a friend who has Hep C and also has a bad back from a couple of accidents. He has been taking Tylenol PM to help relieve his back pain. He takes about 12 a day. Is that a good idea? ...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

The recommended dose as per the package insert is 2 tablets at night. Your friend is taking a dangerous amount of Tylenol if you are correct in the amount of pills he is taking. Please bring my note to his attention. He will need to get liver... Read more »

taking atripla and advair

what are the side effects of taking atripla and advair...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Usually those drugs can be taken taken safely (we have patients in our clinic on those two meds who have done fine) but monitoring for unexpected problems is recommended. KH... Read more »

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