EPO receptor agonist

Stimulates red cell production in renal anemia
Thrombosis and hypertension when hemoglobin is over-corrected

Drugs with this mechanism (2)

Darbepoetin alfa — Long-acting erythropoietin-receptor agonist; fewer injections than epoetin.
Epoetin alfa — Recombinant EPO for renal and chemo anemia; do not chase a normal hemoglobin.

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