This educational activity focuses on epoetin alfa, an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent vital for managing anemia. Participants will learn about the indications for using epoetin alfa, which includes treating anemia associated with chronic kidney disease, myelosuppressive chemotherapy, and various other causes. The course covers the drug’s mechanism of action and thoroughly examines its contraindications and adverse event profile. Emphasis is placed on understanding the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of epoetin alfa alongside discussions on dosing regimens, monitoring strategies, and pertinent drug interactions. This overview also addresses off-label uses, equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge needed to implement this treatment in clinical practice effectively.This session enhances healthcare providers’ competency in prescribing and managing therapy with epoetin alfa. Attendees will be provided with insights into the operational aspects of epoetin alfa, ensuring its safe and effective application in patients with anemia. The offering aims to update practitioners on recent advances in the field, highlight critical considerations in the therapeutic use of epoetin alfa, and review essential monitoring and adjustment protocols to optimize patient outcomes.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/21266
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Ambulatory/Outpatient, Chemical Pathology, Gastroenterology, General Operative Anesthesia, General Orthopaedics, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Thoracic, Hematology, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Nephrology, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Pediatric Nephrology