epoetin alfa

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
recombinant human growth hormone
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkb:EMA
1989
gptkbp:ATCCode B03XA01
gptkbp:biosimilar gptkb:erythropoietin
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Eprex
gptkb:Procrit
gptkb:Epogen
gptkbp:CASNumber gptkb:113427-24-0
gptkbp:contraindication uncontrolled hypertension
hypersensitivity to epoetin alfa
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Amgen
gptkbp:drugClass colony stimulating factor
hematopoietic agent
gptkbp:form solution for injection
gptkbp:halfLife ~19–24 hours (SC)
~4–13 hours (IV)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label epoetin alfa
gptkbp:indication anemia in HIV-infected patients
anemia in cancer patients
anemia in chronic renal failure
anemia in surgery patients
gptkbp:legalStatus expired
prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction stimulates erythropoiesis
binds to erythropoietin receptor
gptkbp:molecularWeight ~30,400 Da
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:Chinese_hamster_ovary_cells
gptkbp:product gptkb:protein
gptkbp:riskFactor increased risk of cardiovascular events
increased risk of tumor progression in some cancers
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration subcutaneous
intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
headache
hypertension
arthralgia
thromboembolism
gptkbp:storage 2–8°C
gptkbp:UNII QGJZ0XQ6XJ
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:anemia
anemia due to chronic kidney disease
anemia due to chemotherapy
anemia in HIV patients treated with zidovudine
to reduce need for allogeneic blood transfusions
gptkbp:WHOModelListOfEssentialMedicines yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Erythropoietin
gptkb:erythropoietin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6