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Date: 2005-06-10 01:37:23 UTC
Subject: Re: Epogen question
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <208.2c26d61.2fda48d3@cs.com>
Hi Linda,
Yes, Epogen and Procrit are the same drug. They are
made by the same company then marketed by 2 other
companies. Yes, Epogen or Procrit are used to stimulate
the bone marrow to make red blood cells.
If the anemia is from estrogen toxicity to the bone marrow then
you have to lower the estrogen level by using Lupron and/or
Arimidex also. Likewise melatonin should be used to help
lower the estrogen level and to stimulate the bone marrow.
Hill's a/d or baby food can be used to increase the appetite,
and pet tinic can be used to raise the iron and B vitamin levels.
Hope that helps,
Jerry Murray, DVM