Treating anemia with Aranesp: For Renal Clinic patients - 04/2013

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Treating anemia with Aranesp: For Renal Clinic patients

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Abstract

This handout explains the causes of anemia and what tests are done to check for it. It also explains how kidney failure can lead to anemia and describes how the drug Aransesp (darbepoetin alfa) is used to treat anemia.

Author

Renal Clinic/Medical Specialties Center

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2013

Revision Date

04/2013

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General Subject

Blood and Lymphatic Disorders

Drug Therapy

Kidney Disorders

Specific Subject/Keyword

Kidney Failure

Anemia

Languages

English

Record ID

4129