Epo, erythropoietin 2000 iu 1ml (wfn pharma)

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WELLNESS FITNESS NUTRITION STORE EPO, Erythropoietin - 2000 IU/1ml (WFN Pharma)

Erythropoietin stimulating agents can be given two ways. They may be injected into a vein with an intravenous (IV) needle or injected under the skin (subcutaneous). Talk to your doctor about which way is best for you.

How It Works Erythropoietin stimulating agents cause the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells, and they decrease your need for blood transfusions. Anemia often occurs because of a decrease in erythropoietin, a hormone produced by the kidneys. Injections of erythropoietin stimulating agents replace this hormone.

Why It Is Used Erythropoietin stimulating agents replace the erythropoietin normally made by the kidneys. Therapy with erythropoietin stimulating agents may be used to treat anemia: 

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During hemodialysis. This is the most common use of this therapy. The use of erythropoietin stimulating agents in people receiving hemodialysis has almost eliminated the need for blood transfusions. When chronic kidney disease is present but kidney failure has not yet developed. Treatment with erythropoietin stimulating agents may delay the need to start dialysis. It improves anemia in most people who have not started dialysis.


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