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Recombinant human erythropoietin in anemia of prematurity.
Indian Pediatr ; 1999 Jan; 36(1): 17-27
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-10758
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To evaluate safety and efficacy of recombinant human erythropoietin (r-HuEPO)in reducing the need for red cell transfusions in anemia of prematurity.

METHODS:

forty -two preterm infants (gestational age <32 weeks) were randomly assigned to a "treatment" group (r-HuEPO 400 units/kg every alternate day * 10 doses) or "no treatment" (control) group. All infants on enteral feeds received oral iron 3 mg/kg/day, graded up to 6 mg/kg/day.

RESULTS:

Higher reticulocyte counts in week 2 and 3 and higher hemoglobin levels in week 4 were noted after treatment with r-HuEPO. Despite stumulated erythropoiesis, the frequency of transfusions could not be reduced with r-HuEPO therapy.Overall, Phlebotomy losses, frequency and volume of redcell transfusions were significantly more in neonates with birthweight <1000 grams compared with those with birthweight >1000 grams (p<0.05). Associated side effects of r-HuEPO such as neutropenia,sepsis, hypertension or increased risk of late death did not occur.

CONCLUSION:

r-HuEPO therapy was safe without any side effects.Inability of r-HuEPO therapy to minimize red cell transfusions for anemia of prematurity may be explained by a relatively strict red-cell transfusion policy and the desired degree of treatment effect.
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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Reticulocytes / Safety / Birth Weight / Female / Humans / Male / Hemoglobins / Infant, Newborn / Infant, Premature / Administration, Oral Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Observational study / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Indian Pediatr Year: 1999 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Reticulocytes / Safety / Birth Weight / Female / Humans / Male / Hemoglobins / Infant, Newborn / Infant, Premature / Administration, Oral Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Observational study / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Indian Pediatr Year: 1999 Type: Article