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• For-Profit Dialysis Centers May Have Ignored Anemia Drug Warnings: Study

  May 17, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Even after the FDA warned that anemia drugs like Aranesp, Epogen and Procrit could increase the risk of death among...

• Drug Maker Overhyped, Oversold Anemia Meds: Report

  July 24, 2012

  Ricky Allen

  Three popular anemia drugs, Epogen, Procrit and Aranesp, may be far less effective, and far more dangerous, than their manufacturer...

• Eprex Recall Issued by Johnson & Johnson Due to Potency Issue

  September 26, 2011

  Staff Writers

  About 200,000 syringes of Johnson & Johnson’s anemia drug Eprex, which is known here as Procrit, have been recalled worldwide...

• Epogen, Aranesp Misuse Rampant: Study

  August 10, 2011

  Staff Writers

  According to the findings of a new study, Anemia drugs like Epogen and Aranesp, are being widely misused.

• Aranesp, Procrit and Epogen Health Risks Call For Lower Doses: FDA

  June 27, 2011

  Staff Writers

  The increased risk of heart problems, strokes and death from Aranesp, Procrit and Epogen has led federal health regulators to...

• Epogen, Procrit May Increase Heart Attack Damage: Study

  May 17, 2011

  Staff Writers

  The findings of recent research suggest that using the anemia drugs Epogen and Procrit following a heart attack is not...

• Keppra Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Risk Being Evaluated by FDA

  February 2, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Federal drug safety reviewers are evaluating the potential risk of rare and sometimes fatal skin reactions known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome...

• Use of Anemia Drugs for Kidney Failure Supported by FDA Panel

  October 19, 2010

  Staff Writers

  Despite a potential risk of stroke associated with the use of Aranesp, Procrit and Epogen, an FDA advisory panel has...

• Procrit and Epogen Recall Issued Over Glass Flakes in Vials

  September 27, 2010

  Staff Writers

  A recall of Epogen and Procrit vials has been issued due to a risk that certain lots of the anemia...

• Anemia Drugs Increase Risk of Heart Problems, Death in Some Cases: Study

  September 20, 2010

  Staff Writers

  The findings of a new study indicate that people with chronic kidney disease and diabetes who respond poorly to certain...