| Pharmaceutical Information |
| Drug Name |
Erythropoietin |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D00808 |
| Description |
Erythropoietin (EPO) is a growth factor produced in the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells. It works by promoting the division and differentiation of committed erythroid progenitors in the bone marrow [FDA Label]. Epoetin alfa (Epoge) was developed by Amgen Inc. in 1983 as the first rhEPO commercialized in the United States, followed by other alfa and beta formulations. Epoetin alfa is a 165-amino acid erythropoiesis-stimulating glycoprotein produced in cell culture using recombinant DNA technology and is used for the treatment of patients with anemia associated with various clinical conditions, such as chronic renal failure, antiviral drug therapy, chemotherapy, or a high risk for perioperative blood loss from surgical procedures [FDA Label]. It has a molecular weight of approximately 30,400 daltons and is produced by mammalian cells into which the human erythropoietin gene has been introduced. The product contains the identical amino acid sequence of isolated natural erythropoietin and has the same biological activity as the endogenous erythropoietin. Epoetin alfa biosimilar, such as Retacrit (epoetin alfa-epbx or epoetin zeta), has been formulated to allow more access to treatment options for patients in the market [L2784]. The biosimilar is approved by the FDA and EMA as a safe, effective and affordable biological product and displays equivalent clinical efficacy, potency, and purity to the reference product [A7504]. Epoetin alfa formulations can be administered intravenously or subcutaneously. |
| Indications and Usage |
For use in the treatment of symptomatic anaemia associated with chronic renal failure (CRF) in adult and paediatric patients. Also for use in the treatment of anaemia and reduction of transfusion requirements in adult patients receiving chemotherapy for solid tumours, malignant lymphoma or multiple myeloma, and at risk of transfusion as assessed by the patient's general status (e.g. cardiovascular status, pre-existing anaemia at the start of chemotherapy). Also for used to increase the yield of autologous blood from patients in a predonation program. When administered subcutaneously, Epoetin Zeta is equivalent to Epoetin Alfa in terms of clinical effectiveness. |
| Marketing Status |
Not Available |
| ATC Code |
Not Available |
| DrugBank ID |
DB00016
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| KEGG ID |
Not Available
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| MeSH ID |
D004921
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| PubChem ID |
11751549
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| TTD Drug ID |
D0G5JW
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| NDC Product Code |
59676-303; 59676-312; 59676-320; 59676-302; 59676-310; 59676-304; 63552-135; 59676-340; 63552-138; 63552-139; 63552-137; 63552-141; 63552-140; 63552-136 |
| Synonyms |
Erythropoietin |
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| Chemical Information |
| Molecular Formula |
C22H22ClKN6O |
| CAS Registry Number |
124750-99-8 |
| SMILES |
CCCCC1=NC(=C(N1CC2=CC=C(C=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3C4=NN=N[N-]4)CO)Cl.[K+] |
| Chemical Structure |
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