(epoetin alfa-epbx)
Abuse is the intentional, non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, for its desirable psychological or physiological effects. Abuse of RETACRIT may be seen in athletes for the effects on erythropoiesis. Abuse of drugs that increase erythropoiesis, such as RETACRIT, by healthy persons may lead to life-threatening cardiovascular complications (e.g., stroke, myocardial infarction, and thromboembolism) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
In animal studies, epoetin alfa did not distribute to the CNS nor produce behavioral effects that are consistent with CNS activity.
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