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I take procrit (epoetin alfa) about every two weeks, is there an alternative?
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Yes: Longer acting forms of erythropoietic agents have been produced. One is known as aranesp, (darbepoetin alfa) and is dosed every 3-4 weeks.
Answered 6/29/2016
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