Comparative effectiveness of epoetin and darbepoetin for managing anemia in patients undergoing cancer treatment

This review compares the efficacy and adverse effects of specific erythropoietic stimulants (i.e., epoetin [alfa or beta], darbepoetin alfa) when used to manage anemia in patients undergoing cancer therapy (i.e., chemotherapy and/or radiation). This review also addresses questions relevant to optimi...

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Main Author: Seidenfeld, Jerome
Corporate Authors: United States Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Technology Evaluation Center
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Rockville, MD Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Department of Health and Human Services 2006, 2006
Series:Comparative effectiveness review
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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  • Includes bibliographical references