Darbaren
Darbaren Products are primarily used for
About Darbaren Products
Uses of Darbaren Products
Darbepoetin alfa is used in the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease and anemia due to chemotherapy.
Darbaren Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Darbaren are High blood pressure, Rash, Injection site pain, Breathlessness, Cough, Peripheral edema, Procedural hypotension (low blood pressure), Convulsion, Thromboembolism.
How Darbaren 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 Darbaren Products
Frequently asked questions about Darbaren Products
Frequently asked questions about Darbepoetin alfa
Q. How long does it take for Darbaren 40mcg 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 Darbaren 40mcg Injection. If you have any other concerns, consult your doctor.
Q. Is Darbaren 40mcg Injection safe to use?
Darbaren 40mcg 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 Darbaren 40mcg Injection therapy. Follow all the directions strictly.
Q. Other than PRCA, can there be other reasons for not responding to Darbaren 40mcg Injection?
You may not respond to Darbaren 40mcg 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 Darbaren 40mcg Injection be used in children?
Yes, Darbaren 40mcg Injection is used to treat anemia due to chronic kidney disease in children who are above 1 year of age. The effectiveness of Darbaren 40mcg Injection and side effects seen in children are similar to adults. However, consult your doctor if you are not sure.
Q. Can Darbaren 40mcg Injection affect blood pressure?
Yes, Darbaren 40mcg Injection can affect blood pressure. During initial therapy with Darbaren 40mcg 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 Darbaren 40mcg Injection if the blood pressure remains uncontrolled.
Q. Who should not take Darbaren 40mcg Injection?
Individuals who have cancer but have not been prescribed Darbaren 40mcg 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 Darbaren 40mcg Injection or other erythropoietin medicines, and patients with a history of serious allergic reaction to this medicine should not take this medicine.
Products for Darbaren
Darbaren 40mcg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹2360