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Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (MPG-EPO), a continuous erythropoietin receptor activator, is a new erythropoiesis- stimulating agent with a long half-life. The purpose of this prospective study is to assess the effects of oncemonthly subcutaneous MPG-EPO on hematological responses and nutritional status in peritoneal dialysis patients. Forty four patients undergoing stable peritoneal dialysis were enrolled into the study. Darbepoetin alfa therapy, in peritoneal dialysis patients, was converted to the monthly administration of subcutaneous MPG-EPO for 6 months. The starting dose of MPG-EPO was based on the previous weekly dose of darbepoetin alfa. The dose adjustments were performed to maintain the hemoglobin (Hb) levels in a target range of 10.5-11.0 g/dL. If the Hb levels exceeded 11.0 g/dL, MPGEPO was temporarily interrupted for 1 month. The mean Hb levels were stable with the values of 9.5±1.1 g/dL at baseline, and 10.4±0.9 g/dL at the 6th month after conversion. The mean differences in the changes of Hb levels between the baseline and the 6th month were 0.9±1.4 g/dL, which was statistically significant. However, the mean differences of iron, transferrin saturation and ferritin concentrations were not significant. It did not show significant differences in the changes of the nutritional parameters. These results suggest that the once-monthly subcutaneous administration of MPGEPO for 6 months effectively maintains the Hb levels and nutritional status in peritoneal dialysis patients. Taken together, the once-monthly subcutaneous administration of MPG-EPO was practical and might improve the clinical compliance for the management of renal anemia in peritoneal dialysis patients.
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연구 대상
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대상환자의 임상적 특성
MPG-EPO 투여전환 전의 혈액 검사 및 영양지표
빈혈 치료 효과에 대한 평가
영양상태의 평가 변화
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