A patient of chronic renal failure maintained on
intermittent haemodialysis has anaemia not responding to iron therapy. Which of the following additional
drug is indicated:
A. Epoetin
B. Cyanocobalamin
C. Folic acid
D. Pyridoxine

1 Answer

Answer :

A. Epoetin

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