how long for procrit to take effect?

Answer 1

EPOETIN ALFA (Epogen®, Procrit®) is a man-made form of erythropoietin, which stimulates the production of red blood cells. Sometimes, your body does not make enough erythropoietin, and that may cause anemia. Epoetin alfa acts treats anemia associated with chronic kidney failure, cancer chemotherapy, or HIV-therapy. Epoetin alfa may also be used before surgery if you have anemia. Generic epoetin alfa injections are not available.

It increases the RBC levels in anemic patients within hours and such patients become fit for treatments mentioned above immediately-

Answer 2

Right away. My father takes injections and when he goes to the hematologist the MD takes his blood level before and after the injection. The MD tries to keep his level at 11.2.