Epoetin zeta
Epoetin zeta
Epoetin zeta (pronounced as eh-POE-eh-tin ZEE-tah) is a type of erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) that is used to treat anemia associated with chronic kidney disease and chemotherapy.
Etymology
The term "Epoetin" is derived from the Greek words "epo" meaning "upon" and "poiesis" meaning "making", referring to the process of red blood cell production. "Zeta" is the sixth letter of the Greek alphabet, and in this context, it is used to differentiate this specific form of Epoetin from others.
Usage
Epoetin zeta works by stimulating the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells, thereby increasing the hemoglobin and hematocrit levels in the body. This can help to alleviate the symptoms of anemia, such as fatigue and weakness.
Related Terms
- Erythropoiesis: The process by which red blood cells are produced in the body.
- Anemia: A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood.
- Hemoglobin: A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returns carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.
- Hematocrit: The ratio of the volume of red blood cells to the total volume of blood.
- Chronic kidney disease: A long-term condition where the kidneys do not work effectively.
- Chemotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses one or more anti-cancer drugs as part of a standardized chemotherapy regimen.
See Also
- Erythropoietin: A hormone produced by the kidney that promotes the formation of red blood cells by the bone marrow.
- Darbepoetin alfa: Another type of erythropoiesis-stimulating agent.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Epoetin zeta
- Wikipedia's article - Epoetin zeta
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