Synonym for epogen ... A recombinant version of erythropoeitin, a natural glycoprotein that stimulates red blood cell production. Epogen is used as a treatment for drug-related anaemia, including that caused by AZT. Epogen is made by Amgen. An identical product, known as Procrit, is made by Ortho Biotech. ... (09 Oct 1997) ... 
(pro´krit) trademark for a preparation of epoetin alfa, used to treat anemia from various causes.
see erythropoietin.
Brand name of Erythropoietin