Pegzerepoetin Alfa
ATC Code
B03XA03
Pegzerepoetin Alfa
Definition
A pegylated form of recombinant human erythropoietin, a glycosylated protein naturally produced in the kidney that stimulates erythrocyte production in the bone marrow. Methoxypolyethylene glycol epoetin beta may reverse anemias induced by cancer therapy. (NCI04)
Also known as Continuous Erythropoietin Receptor Activator, METHOXY POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL-EPOETIN BETA, methoxypolyethylene glycol epoetin beta, Mircera, Pegzerepoetin Alfa, R744, Ro 50-3821 — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC B03XA03 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C87201 per NCIT
- SCTID 425913002 per RXNORM
- SCTID 426360006 per RXNORM
- UNII LR3UXN0193 per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anemia | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |