Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent

Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent, commonly abbreviated ESA, an agent similar to the that stimulates red blood cell production (erythropoeisis). ESAs, structurally and biologically, are similar to naturally occuring protein erythropoietin.


 * Erythropoietin (Epo)
 * Epoetin alfa (Procrit/Epogen)
 * Epoetin beta (NeoRecormon)
 * Darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp)