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  2. Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent - Wikipedia

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    Serious side effects may include heart attacks, stroke, increased cancer growth, or pure red cell aplasia. [2] It is unclear if use is safe during pregnancy. [5] [6] They work similar to naturally occurring erythropoietin. [1] They were first approved for medical use in the United States in 1989. [5]

  3. List of medical abbreviations: L - Wikipedia

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    local medical doctor: LMP: last menstrual period—first day of the menstrual period low malignant potential LMWH: low-molecular-weight heparin: LN: lymph node Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) LND: lymph node dissection: LNG: levonorgestrel: LNI: lymph node involvement: LOA: left occipitoanterior (fetal position) level of ...

  4. Intravenous therapy - Wikipedia

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    Intravenous therapy (abbreviated as IV therapy) is a medical technique that administers fluids, medications and nutrients directly into a person's vein.The intravenous route of administration is commonly used for rehydration or to provide nutrients for those who cannot, or will not—due to reduced mental states or otherwise—consume food or water by mouth.

  5. Route of administration - Wikipedia

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    However, in common English the term has mostly been used to describe the four most well-known routes of injection. A peripheral IV placed on the hand. A medical professional performs an intradermal (ID) injection. The term injection encompasses intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (SC) and intradermal (ID) administration. [35]

  6. List of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies - Wikipedia

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    This list of over 500 monoclonal antibodies includes approved and investigational drugs as well as drugs that have been withdrawn from market; consequently, the column Use does not necessarily indicate clinical usage.

  7. Epoetin alfa - Wikipedia

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    Common side effects include high blood pressure, headache, disabling cluster migraine (resistant to remedies), joint pain, and clotting at the injection site. Rare cases of stinging at the injection site, skin rash, and flu-like symptoms (joint and muscle pain) have occurred within a few hours following administration.

  8. Andexanet alfa - Wikipedia

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    Common side effects include pneumonia and urinary tract infections. [9] Severe side effects may include blood clots or cardiac arrest. [9]Andexanet alfa has a boxed warning that it is associated with arterial and venous blood clots, ischemic events, cardiac arrest, and sudden deaths.

  9. Efgartigimod alfa - Wikipedia

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    The most common side effects include respiratory tract infections, headache, urinary tract infections, and paresthesia (numbness, tingling). [ 4 ] [ 7 ] It was approved for medical use in the United States in December 2021, [ 4 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ] [ 9 ] and in the European Union in August 2022. [ 5 ]