What Does ESA Mean in Medical Terms?

ESA stands for erythropoiesis-stimulating agent. Medicine boosting red blood cell production.

Where you will see ESA

You will most often see ESA in medication orders and prescriptions, blood results and cancer treatment charts, kidney unit and dialysis charts.

Example

A medication order might be written with “ESA” as shorthand for erythropoiesis-stimulating agent.

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