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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 7, 2009; 15(37): 4675-4685
Published online Oct 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.4675
Published online Oct 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.4675
Table 1 Erythropoietic agents available
| Half-life (h) | Periodicity | Initial dose | Target levels | ||
| iv | sc | ||||
| Epoetin β | 9 | 24 | 1-3 times per week | 100-150 IU/kg per week, (max 300 IU /kg) | Hemoglobin: 11-12 g/dL, Hematocrit: 33%-36%, ↑ hemoglobin every 2 wk: 0.5-1 g/dL |
| Epoetin α | 7 | 20 | 1-3 times per week | 100-150 IU/kg per week, (max 300 IU /kg) | |
| Darbepoetin α | 25 | 48 | Every 1-2 wk | 0.45 μg/kg every 2 wk | |
| CERA | 133 | 137 | Every 2-4 wk | 0.6 μg/kg every 2 wk | |
- Citation: Moreno López R, Sicilia Aladrén B, Gomollón García F. Use of agents stimulating erythropoiesis in digestive diseases. World J Gastroenterol 2009; 15(37): 4675-4685
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v15/i37/4675.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.15.4675