Comparative studies on erythropoietic agents Journal Article


Author: Straus, D.
Article Title: Comparative studies on erythropoietic agents
Abstract: A variety of studies have shown that epoetins significantly increase hemoglobin levels, decrease transfusion requirements, and improve quality of life in patients with chemotherapy-related anemia. However, despite guidelines recommendations, patients may still be under treated. © Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
Keywords: cancer chemotherapy; unclassified drug; antianemic agent; clinical trial; dose response; antineoplastic agents; conference paper; antineoplastic agent; clinical practice; quality of life; erythropoietin; anemia; lung non small cell cancer; drug administration schedule; hemoglobin; practice guideline; b cell lymphoma; hematologic malignancy; nonhodgkin lymphoma; chemically induced disorder; hematologic malignancies; carcinoma; drug derivative; drug administration; recombinant erythropoietin; novel erythropoiesis stimulating protein; hematinics; epoetin alfa; chemotherapy-related anemia; erythropoiesis receptor activator; fg 2216
Journal Title: Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Volume: 3
Issue: SUPPL. 1
ISSN: 1540-1405
Publisher: Harborside Press  
Date Published: 2005-11-01
Start Page: S
End Page: 46
Language: English
PUBMED: 16280113
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: --- - "Export Date: 24 October 2012" - "Source: Scopus"
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