Epogin

Were you looking for information about Epogen? Epogin is a common misspelling of Epogen.
 
Epogen® is a prescription medication that is used to prevent blood transfusions in people with anemia who are undergoing surgery and to treat anemia due to chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy, and zidovudine (an HIV medication). The drug is given either as an injection under the skin or by IV. While most people tolerate Epogen well, potential side effects include nausea, fatigue, and vomiting.
 
(Click Epogen for more information on how the drug works, suggestions for when and how to take the it, and a list of the various Epogen products and strengths that are available.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;