Will Epoetin Alfa Help Me

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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 »

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 »

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 »

Hep C +help with supplements

Hi Nelson,My father has Hep C. He was on a 1 yr medication (peg intron and Rebetol) and currently on vacation till July, since he is not cured yet. During his medication, his Hemoglobin dropped below normal levels, at 13, normal (14-18), although he...

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

Program for Wellness Restoration

I would be extremely careful with iron supplementation and liver disease since it can be toxic for some. I would have him talk to his doctor to get his B-12 and testosterone blood levels cheched (B-12 and testosterone defficiencies can lead to... Read more »

erythropoietin-please help

What is erythropoietin?What does a "blunted erythropoietin level" mean?What lab test looks at this?Does a "sed rate" have anything to do with this? I am on hiv meds (no azt) and my hemaglobin is right at 12(female) but it used to...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the kidneys, which stimulates the production of red blood cells. Under normal circumstances, when a healthy person becomes anemic, the body responds rapidly by producing more erythropoietin which in turn... 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 »

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HELP HELP...ELISA OR WB?

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