Epoetins Angiotensin II receptor antagonists

ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS EPOETIN 1 efficacy of angiotensin II receptor antagonists and possible t risk of hyperkalaemia Angiotensin II is believed to sustain the secretion of erythropoietin and to stimulate the bone marrow to produce erythrocytes. Epoetin has a direct contractile effects on vessels Monitor BP at least weekly until stable. Monitor serum potassium every week until stable, then every 3-6 months... 

Anaemia caused by captopril and enalapril has been seen in kidney transplant patients and in dialysis patients (see ACE inhibitors and Angiotensin II receptor antagonists + Epoetin , p.25). The evidence that this effect can be potentiated by azathioprine is limited, but it would be prudent to monitor well if these drugs are used together. 

Epoetin ACE inhibitors or Angiotensin II receptor antagonists + Epoetin... 

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