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epoetin alfa

epoetin alfa (EPOSTIM) is a erythropoietin receptor agonist. Route of administration: single-use. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved Blood and blood forming organs (B03) B03XA01
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 4
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Drug details — epoetin alfa
US status
approved
Class
Blood and blood forming organs (B03)
Route
SINGLE-USE
Patents
0
Programs
4
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

epoetin alfa (EPOSTIM) is a erythropoietin receptor agonist. Route of administration: single-use. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN epoetin alfa
Brand EPOSTIM
Mechanism Erythropoietin receptor agonist
Target Erythropoietin receptor
Therapeutic class Blood and blood forming organs (B03)
Route SINGLE-USE
Formulation VIAL
ATC code B03XA01

Mechanism of action

Erythropoietin receptor agonist

Primary target: Erythropoietin receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Darbepoetin alfa Phase 3 · Amgen · Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  2. Epoetin alga (Epogen)/vadadustat Phase 3 · Akebia Europe · Anemia Associated With Chronic Kidney Disease
  3. DARBEPOETIN ALFA Approved · George Institute for · hepatic trasplant
  4. Epoetin Alfa Approved · United Therapeutics Europe · Exercise-Induced Anemia

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Frequently asked questions

What is epoetin alfa?

epoetin alfa (EPOSTIM) is a erythropoietin receptor agonist. Route of administration: single-use. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for epoetin alfa?

EPOSTIM is a marketed brand name for epoetin alfa. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of epoetin alfa?

epoetin alfa has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.