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epoetin alfa-epbx

epoetin alfa-epbx (RETACRIT) is a erythropoietin receptor agonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 4
News articles 0
Drug details — epoetin alfa-epbx
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
4
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

epoetin alfa-epbx (RETACRIT) is a erythropoietin receptor agonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN epoetin alfa-epbx
Brand RETACRIT
Mechanism Erythropoietin receptor agonist
Target Erythropoietin receptor
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Erythropoietin receptor agonist

Primary target: Erythropoietin receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Epoetin Phase 3 · Takeda · Chronic Kidney Disease
  2. Epoetin alga (Epogen)/vadadustat Phase 3 · Akebia Europe · Anemia Associated With Chronic Kidney Disease
  3. Epoetin Alfa Approved · United Therapeutics Europe · Exercise-Induced Anemia
  4. epoetin beta [NeoRecormon] Approved · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE · Anemia

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Frequently asked questions

What is epoetin alfa-epbx?

epoetin alfa-epbx (RETACRIT) is a erythropoietin receptor agonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for epoetin alfa-epbx?

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

What is the US approval status of epoetin alfa-epbx?

epoetin alfa-epbx 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.