EPO -
Noun: A drug which is a genetically engineered version of a natural hormone, erythropoietin , which stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells. The synthetic version of the hormone, EPO, is used to treat severe anaemia. Also called Eprex and Epoetin. A research alert in May 1, 2001 stated that Epoetin alfa, reduces the need for transfusions although it did say that in patients with myelodysplastic conditions are less likely to respond and may need higher doses to achieve the same results.

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