Epoetin Alfa-epbx and Pramlintide Acetate

• Generic Name: epoetin alfa
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Epogen, Procrit, Retacrit

• It is used to treat anemia.
• It is used to help avoid the need for blood transfusions.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: pramlintide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: SymlinPen 120, SymlinPen 60, Symlin

Treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to preprandial insulin therapy in patients without adequate glycemic control on insulin therapy.

Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to preprandial insulin therapy with or without concomitant metformin and/or a sulfonylurea in patients without adequate glycemic control on insulin therapy alone or in combination with metformin and/or a sulfonylurea.

Therapy should only be considered in patients with type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus who are receiving insulin and have failed to achieve adequate glycemic control despite individualized insulin management. (See Patient Selection under Cautions.)