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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 need for RBC transfusions
Premature infants – birth weight 750–1500 g, gestational age <34 weeks
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.
Recogen mimics human erythropoietin, a natural hormone that:
- Stimulates the bone marrow to produce RBCs
- Helps increase hemoglobin levels
- Reduces the need for blood transfusions
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Can cause hemoglobin levels above target → managed by reducing dose or phlebotomy
Severe hypertension may occur
