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Procrit

Procrit, manufactured by Ortho Biotech Products, is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) approved for the treatment of anemia in patients who have undergone renal failure and/or kidney transplant.  In March 2007, the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Procrit and other ESAs are associated with a higher risk of death or life-threatening side effects in patients who have cancer.  A new black box warning, "dear doctor letter" and prescribing information are pending. 

Fast Facts

Name: Procrit
Generic: Epoetin alfa
Manufacturer: Ortho Biotech Products, L.P.
Date approved: 1989
Status: Black box warning from FDA
Approved uses: Approved for the treatment of anemia in patients with chronic renal failure (kidney failure)
Off-Label uses: Treatment of non-renal anemia
Side effects: Hypertension, headache, arthralgia, nausea, edema, fatigue, vomiting, chest pain. Patients with cancer can be at risk for life-threatening side effects and death.
Related topics: Epogen, Aranesp

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FDA Information Related to Procrit

Violative Advertising and Promotional Labeling Letter - Epoetin alfa, Procrit (Amgen, Inc)

Historical Information on Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESA) (marketed as Procrit, Epogen, and Aranesp)

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MSN Newsfeeds Related to Procrit

A Dose of Stability From J&J

Political Atmosphere Prompts Scrutiny Of Pharmaceutical Industry

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News Articles Related to Procrit

Pharma's exodus begins - NJ.com

N.J. drugmakers to cut more than 800 jobs - Breaking News From New Jersey - NJ.com

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Patents Related to Procrit

DNA sequences encoding erythropoietin

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Books Related to Procrit

Drug update: Anemia.: An article from: Family Practice News

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