Darcept 40 mg Injection
Lg Lifesciences
Uses of Darcept 40 mg Injection:
Anemia due to chronic kidney disease, Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy
Composition of Darcept 40 mg Injection:
Darbepoetin alfa 40mcg
MRP:
₹
2350
Inclusive of all Taxes
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Description
Anemia due to chronic kidney disease, Anemia due to cancer chemotherapy
Uses
Darbepoetin alfa is generally used in treatment of anemia due to chemotherapy and anemia due to chronic kidney disease
Side effects
- High blood pressure
- Hypersensitivity
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Darbepoetin alfa is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA). It works by stimulating the bone marrow (soft tissue inside the bones which produces red blood cells) to produce more red blood cells.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Darbepoetin alfa used for?
Darbepoetin alpha is used to treat anemia associated with chronic kidney failure in adults and pediatric patients, and symptomatic anemia in adult cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and anemia
Q. How does Darbepoetin alfa work?
Darbepoetin alfa works by stimulating bone marrow to produce more red blood cells thereby helps in reducing the symptoms of anemia.
Darbepoetin alpha is used to treat anemia associated with chronic kidney failure in adults and pediatric patients, and symptomatic anemia in adult cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and anemia
Q. How does Darbepoetin alfa work?
Darbepoetin alfa works by stimulating bone marrow to produce more red blood cells thereby helps in reducing the symptoms of anemia.
Expert Advice
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a history of blood disorders, cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, or kidney disease.Inform your doctor if you experience chest pain, breathing problems, sudden/severe headache, or difficulty with vision, speech, or walking.Requires regular BP monitoring.Requires weekly haemoglobin(Hb) level monitoring when treatment starts and monthly thereafter. Hb level should not exceed 1 g/dL in any 14-day span.Do not discontinue treatment without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Product Details
SKU: PC-912904
Product Description: Darcept 40 mg Injection is manufactured by Lg Lifesciences
Packing: Vial
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Darcept 40 mg Injection is manufactured by Lg Lifesciences
Packing: Vial
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
