Epoetin Nursing Considerations, Side Effects, and Mechanism of Action Pharmacology for Nurses

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Epoetin

Generic Name: epoetin

Trade Name: Epogen Indication anemia

Action: stimulates erythropoesis (production of RBCs)

Therapeutic Class: antianemics

Pharmacologic Class: hormones

Nursing Considerations
 contraindicated in albumin hypersensitivity
 may cause seizures, CHF, MI, CVA, HTN
 monitor blood pressure during therapy
 monitor for signs of anemia
 assess dialysis shunts
 monitor bleeding times
 initiate seizure precautions
 do not shake vial
 more information on Erythropoiesis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erythrop...)