Abstract:BackgroundErythropoietic agents (EAs) are indicated in anaemia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD).PurposeDetermination of average dose of epoetin β and darbepoetin α required to achieve haemoglobin (Hb) levels of 10.0–12.5 g/dl in predialysis patients and rate conversion factor between both EAs.Material and methodsRetrospective study. Inclusion: CKD patients who started treatment with EAs between January and December 2012. Follow-up period: 6 months. Data collected: demographics; baseline: 3 and 6 mo… Show more
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