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Is Procrit Safe In The Treatment Of Low RBC Count?

Hi I was just advised that my husband s doctor is not putting him on a sot called Procrit to assist in increasing his red blood so that he doesn t have to have 6-8 hours of transfusion; however, in reading some of the side affects, I am quite concern as I will be administering the shots to him. Is this something that is widely prescribed and has it worked for people?
Wed, 25 Jul 2018
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The body produces erythropoietin hormone by the kidney that promotes the formation of red blood cells (RBCs) by the bone marrow. In kidney diseases erythropoietin production is affected causing diminished bone marrow production of red blood cells. Procrit is a natural erythropoietin. It is prescribed in anemia patients caused by kidney diseases, chemotherapeutic agents and HIV medicines. It may also be used to increase RBCs production in blood losses. If you husband’s anemia is caused by any of these disorders or medicines Procrit should help him to increase RBCs.

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Is Procrit Safe In The Treatment Of Low RBC Count?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The body produces erythropoietin hormone by the kidney that promotes the formation of red blood cells (RBCs) by the bone marrow. In kidney diseases erythropoietin production is affected causing diminished bone marrow production of red blood cells. Procrit is a natural erythropoietin. It is prescribed in anemia patients caused by kidney diseases, chemotherapeutic agents and HIV medicines. It may also be used to increase RBCs production in blood losses. If you husband’s anemia is caused by any of these disorders or medicines Procrit should help him to increase RBCs. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.