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'''Epoetin alfa''' is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) used to help patients with anemia due to chronic kidney disease or chemotherapy. '''Epoetin alfa''' shortages typically occur during the Tour de France, when the medication is in high demand.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2013/07/as-tour-winds-down-epo-shortage-ends/ As Tour Winds Down, Epo Shortage Ends]</ref> | '''Epoetin alfa''' is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) used to help patients with anemia due to chronic kidney disease or chemotherapy. '''Epoetin alfa''' shortages typically occur during the Tour de France, when the medication is in high demand.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2013/07/as-tour-winds-down-epo-shortage-ends/ As Tour Winds Down, Epo Shortage Ends]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 12:50, 21 February 2017
Epoetin alfa is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) used to help patients with anemia due to chronic kidney disease or chemotherapy. Epoetin alfa shortages typically occur during the Tour de France, when the medication is in high demand.[1]
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- American Society of Nephrology
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