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Recogen is a recombinant human erythropoietin that stimulates the production of red blood cells (RBCs). It is used to treat and prevent anemia in various conditions.
Generic Name: Erythropoietin alfa
Therapeutic Class: Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent (ESA)
Formulation: Injectable (IV or subcutaneous)
Recogen is used for anemia due to:
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) – both dialysis and non-dialysis patients
- HIV infection treated with zidovudine
- Chemotherapy-induced anemia (minimum 2 months of planned chemotherapy)
- Elective surgery – to reduce the need for RBC transfusions
- Premature infants – birth weight 750–1500 g, gestational age <34 weeks
