This brand name is authorized in South Africa
The drug REPOTIN contains one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API):
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Epoetin alfa
UNII 64FS3BFH5W - EPOETIN
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Epoetin alfa is a glycoprotein hormone produced primarily by the kidney in response to hypoxia and is the key regulator of red blood cell (RBC) production. Epoetin alfa is involved in all phases of erythroid development, and has its principal effect at the level of erythroid precursors. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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B03XA01 | Erythropoietin | B Blood and blood forming organs → B03 Antianemic preparations → B03X Other antianemic preparations → B03XA Other antianemic preparations |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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Country: ZA | Health Products Regulatory Authority | Identifier(s): 31/8.3/0307, 31/8.3/0308 |
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