Cresp
Cresp Products are primarily used for
About Cresp Products
Uses of Cresp Products
Darbepoetin alfa is used in the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease and anemia due to chemotherapy.
Cresp Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Cresp are High blood pressure, Rash, Injection site pain, Breathlessness, Cough, Peripheral edema, Procedural hypotension (low blood pressure), Convulsion, Thromboembolism.
How Cresp Products work
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.
Patient Concerns about Cresp Products
Frequently asked questions about Cresp Products
Frequently asked questions about Darbepoetin alfa
Q. How long does it take for Cresp 40 Injection to start working?
You will be able to notice an increase in the count of red blood cells (hemoglobin levels) in 2-6 weeks of starting Cresp 40 Injection. If you have any other concerns, consult your doctor.
Q. Is Cresp 40 Injection safe to use?
Cresp 40 Injection is a medicine that needs to be used with utmost care because it can lead to serious side effects and even death of the patient. It is important that you seek treatment from a doctor who is experienced in providing Cresp 40 Injection therapy. Follow all the directions strictly.
Q. Other than PRCA, can there be other reasons for not responding to Cresp 40 Injection?
You may not respond to Cresp 40 Injection if you have deficiencies of iron, folic acid or vitamin B12. It is important that you take measures to correct these deficiencies. Other reasons behind not responding to the treatment could be bleeding, infections, inflammation and bone marrow fibrosis. Therefore, consult our doctor regarding the same.
Q. Can Cresp 40 Injection be used in children?
Yes, Cresp 40 Injection is used to treat anemia due to chronic kidney disease in children who are above 1 year of age. The effectiveness of Cresp 40 Injection and side effects seen in children are similar to adults. However, consult your doctor if you are not sure.
Q. Can Cresp 40 Injection affect blood pressure?
Yes, Cresp 40 Injection can affect blood pressure. During initial therapy with Cresp 40 Injection, blood pressure should be monitored and those who have high blood pressure should take appropriate measures to control blood pressure. Your doctor may stop Cresp 40 Injection if the blood pressure remains uncontrolled.
Q. Who should not take Cresp 40 Injection?
Individuals who have cancer but have not been prescribed Cresp 40 Injection by the doctor should not take it. Additionally, patients with uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure), patients with a history of anemia called pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) that starts after treatment with Cresp 40 Injection or other erythropoietin medicines, and patients with a history of serious allergic reaction to this medicine should not take this medicine.
Products for Cresp
Cresp 40 Injection
prefilled syringe of 0.4 ml Injection
MRP
₹3321.25
Cresp 25 Injection
prefilled syringe of 0.42 ml Injection
MRP
₹2116
Cresp 60mcg Injection
packet of 1 Injection
MRP
₹5390
Cresp 100 Injection
prefilled syringe of 0.5 ml Injection
MRP
₹6884.75
Not Available
Cresp 40 Injection
vial of 1 ml Injection
MRP
₹2308.75
Not Available