Anemia Teaching 2655

Anemia

The medication Procrit is used to treat anemia(low red blood cell count) in people with long-term serious kidney disease ,people receiving chemotherapy for some types of cancer. It may also used in anemic patient to reduce the need for blood transfusions. Procrit works by signaling the bone marrow to make more red blood cells.

Last updated August 14, 2021

Related Teachings

Anemia Teaching 438

Instructed patient about increasing ingestion of ferrous-containing foods such as: liver, red meats and green leafy vegetables. This simple eating cha...

Anemia Teaching 1742

Ferrous sulfate 325 is used to treat iron deficiency anemia (a lack of red blood cells caused by having too little iron in the body). Get emergency me...

Anemia Teaching 1598

Caregiver/A.L.F's staff was instructed in different patient's symptoms of anemia , which can include cognitive dysfunction, headaches, dizziness, ne...

Anemia Teaching 113

Instructed in signs and symptoms of anemia such as headaches, palpitations, paleness of skin, dizziness, increased sensitivity to cold, brittle finger...

Anemia Teaching 458

Patient instructed that Anemia is a condition characterized by an inadequate amount of red blood cells, which are produced in your bone marrow. Red b...