Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent
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Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent, commonly abbreviated ESA, an agent similar to the [Chemical?] that stimulates red blood cell production (erythropoeisis). ESAs, structurally and biologically, are similar to naturally occurring protein erythropoietin.
- Erythropoietin (Epo)
- Epoetin alfa (Procrit/Epogen)
- Epoetin beta (NeoRecormon)
- Darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp)
