Protein Information

Name erythropoietin
Synonyms EP; EPO; Epoetin; Erythropoietin; Erythropoietin precursor; Epoetins; Erythropoietins; Erythropoietin precursors

Compound Information

Name ergocalciferol
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19661219 Kalantar-Zadeh K, Kovesdy CP: Clinical outcomes with active versus nutritional vitamin D compounds in chronic kidney disease. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2009 Sep;4(9):1529-39. Epub 2009 Aug 6.

Several recent (postguideline) small studies have yielded mixed results regarding the potential benefits of ergocalciferol in CKD, including satisfactory to inadequate lowering of PTH level to target ranges, improving response to erythropoietin stimulating agents, and salutary effects on glycemic controls.
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