September 27, 2026
Erythropoietin Injections for Kidney Anaemia
How ESA injections treat the anaemia of kidney disease.
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Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) are injected medicines that encourage red blood cell production to treat kidney anaemia.
The kidneys make the hormone that triggers red cell production, and ESAs replace that signal.
They are given under supervision with regular blood tests.
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