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Anemia
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Pharmacology
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01/08/2012
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Erythropoietin
 Definition
  • Growth of stem cells into RBC
  • Treats anemia of chronic diseases (AIDS, Cancer, before surgery)
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Filgrastin
 Definition
  • Growth of neutrophils
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Sargramostin
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  • Growth of granulocytes and macrophages
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Oprelvekin
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  • Growth of megakaryocytes and platelets
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Megaloblastic anemia
 Definition
  • Folic acid or B12 deficiency
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Pernicious anemia
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Folate for pregnancy
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