- Within 4 weeks before registration, patients who have been receiving a rHuEPO preparation 750IU (3 times a week), 1,500IU (twice a week (1st and 2nd hemodialysis day of the week, or1st and 3rd hemodialysis day of the week)), 1,500IU (3 times a week), or 3,000IU (twice a week (1st and 2nd hemodialysis day of the week, or1st and 3rd hemodialysis day of the week)), and patients who have not change dosage and administration.