Generic name: darbepoetin alfa [ DAR-be-POE-e-tin-AL-fa ]
Brand names: Aranesp, Aranesp SureClick, Aranesp Albumin Free, Aranesp SingleJect
Dosage form: injectable solution (10 mcg/0.4 mL; 100 mcg/0.5 mL; 100 mcg/mL; 150 mcg/0.3 mL; 200 mcg/0.4 mL; 200 mcg/mL; 25 mcg/0.42 mL; 25 mcg/mL; 300 mcg/0.6 mL; 300 mcg/mL; 40 mcg/0.4 mL; 40 mcg/mL; 500 mcg/mL; 60 mcg/0.3 mL; 60 mcg/mL)
Drug class:Recombinant human erythropoietins
What is darbepoetin alfa?
Darbepoetin alfa is a man-made form of a protein that helps your body produce red blood cells.
Darbepoetin alfa is used to treat anemia caused by chemotherapy or chronic kidney disease.
Darbepoetin alfa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
darbepoetin alfa can increase your risk of life-threatening heart or circulation problems, including heart attack or stroke. Seek emergency medical help if you have: chest pain, shortness of breath, sudden numbness or weakness, confusion, problems with vision or balance, trouble speaking or understanding, or pain or coldness in an arm or leg.
Darbepoetin alfa may also shorten remission time or survival time in some people with certain types of cancer. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using darbepoetin alfa.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use darbepoetin alfa if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure; or
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