Nephrology · Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent
Epoetin Alfa
Dose
50–100 U/kg SC 3×/week; titrate to Hb 100–120 g/L (do not exceed 120).
Use
Anaemia of CKD after iron repletion.
Monitoring
Hb every 2 weeks during titration, BP, ferritin/TSAT, response failure (pure red cell aplasia).
Side effects
- • Hypertension
- • Thrombosis / access clotting
- • Seizures
- • Pure red cell aplasia (rare)
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
