Hgb level (g/dl)
rHuEpo dosage
Darbepoetin alfa dosage
Hgb 10.5 or less
6000 IU, 3 times/week
90 ug, once/week
Hgb > 10.5 - < 11.0
6000 IU, 2 times/week
60 ug, once/week
Hgb 11 - 12.0
6000 IU, once/week
30 ug, once every 2 weeks
Hgb > 12.0
Discontinued
