Macdougall I C, Hutton R D, Cavill I, Coles G A, Williams J D
Institute of Nephrology, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff.
BMJ. 1990 Mar 10;300(6725):655-9. doi: 10.1136/bmj.300.6725.655.
Treatment with erythropoietin is highly effective and beneficial if given with care. In view of its cost, however, it is essential to exclude and treat other causes of anaemia before considering using this hormone. After treatment is started the important points for success are regular review of iron availability state combined with a slow correction of the anaemia. Failure of response requires a thorough search for a possible cause, which should be corrected before considering an increased dose of the hormone. Regular monitoring for potential complications, particularly a rise in blood pressure, is required.
谨慎使用促红细胞生成素进行治疗非常有效且有益。然而,鉴于其成本,在考虑使用这种激素之前,排除并治疗其他贫血原因至关重要。开始治疗后,成功的关键在于定期复查铁的供应状况并缓慢纠正贫血。治疗无反应时,需要彻底寻找可能的原因,在考虑增加激素剂量之前应先予以纠正。需要定期监测潜在并发症,尤其是血压升高。