Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent
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erythropoiesis-stimulating-agent-216-3872944
title:
Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent
text:
Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA) are medications which stimulate the bone marrow to make red blood cells. They are used to treat anemia due to end stage kidney disease, chemotherapy, major surgery, or certain treatments in HIV/AIDS. In these situations they decrease the need for blood transfusions. The different agents are more or less equivalent. They are given by injection. Common side effects may include joint pain, rash, vomiting, and headache. Serious side effects may include heart a
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encyclopedia
description:
Medicine that stimulates red blood cell production
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erythropoiesis-stimulating_agent
date created:
2007-10-17T05:50:49Z
date modified:
2024-09-12T23:20:40Z
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