Epogen (generic: epoetin alfa) is a prescription medication used to treat anemia due to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), chemotherapy lasting at least two months, or use of Zidovudine (medication used in HIV-infected patients). Epogen belongs to a group of drugs called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, which help increase the amount of red blood cells.

This medication comes in an injectable form to be injected through a vein (IV) or just under the skin.

Some of the common side effects of Epogen include nausea and vomiting, fever, and tiredness.