Anemia Teaching 2655
The medication Procrit is used to treat anemia(low red blood cell count) in people with long-term serious kidney disease ,people receiving chemotherapy for some types of cancer. It may also used in anemic patient to reduce the need for blood transfusions. Procrit works by signaling the bone marrow to make more red blood cells.
Reviewed August 2021
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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