Hormone, erythropoietin
anemia due to kidney failure, anemia secondary to AZT treatment of AIDS , and anemia associated with cancer.
EPO has been much misused as a performance-enhancing drug in endurance athletes such as reportedly cyclists (in the Tour de France), long-distance runners, speed skaters, and Nordic (cross-country) skiers. When misused in such situations, EPO is thought to be especially dangerous (perhaps because dehydration can further increase the viscosity of the blood, increasing the risk for heart attacks and strokes. EPO has been banned by the Tour, the Olympics, and other sports organizations.
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